The meaning of “περιπίπτω”
Understanding peripíptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fall among (into). - to fall into something that is all around, i.e. light among or upon, be surrounded with
περιπίπτω
fall among (into). - to fall into something that is all around, i.e. light among or upon, be surrounded with
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 10:30 | “And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.” Word: περιπίπτω (peripíptō) | |
| Acts 27:41 | “And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.” Word: περιπίπτω (peripíptō) | |
| James 1:2 | “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” Word: περιπίπτω (peripíptō) |