The meaning of “περιφέρω”
Understanding periphérō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bear (carry) about. - to convey around, i.e. transport hither and thither
περιφέρω
bear (carry) about. - to convey around, i.e. transport hither and thither
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 6:55 | “And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.” Word: περιφέρω (periphérō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 4:10 | “Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.” Word: περιφέρω (periphérō) | |
| Ephesians 4:14 | “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;” Word: περιφέρω (periphérō) | |
| Hebrews 13:9 | “Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.” Word: περιφέρω (periphérō) | |
| Jude 1:12 | “These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;” Word: περιφέρω (periphérō) |