The meaning of “περιτέμνω”
Understanding peritémnō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
circumcise. - to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise
περιτέμνω
circumcise. - to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:21 | “And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” Word: περιτέμνω (peritémnō) | |
| John 7:22 | “Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.” Word: περιτέμνω (peritémnō) | |
| Acts 15:24 | “Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:” Word: περιτέμνω (peritémnō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:18 | “Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.” Word: περιτέμνω (peritémnō) | |
| Galatians 5:3 | “For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.” Word: περιτέμνω (peritémnō) |