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The meaning of περίοικος

Understanding períoikos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

neighbour. - housed around, i.e. neighboring (used elliptically as a noun)

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περίοικος

Phoneticper-ee'-oy-kos
Transliterationperíoikos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neighbour. - housed around, i.e. neighboring (used elliptically as a noun)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 1:58

And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

Word: περίοικος (períoikos)

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