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περιέχω G4023

G4023 is the Greek word περιέχω, transliterated periéchō. The King James Version most often renders it astonished.

Word: περιέχωTransliteration: periéchōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to hold all around, i.e. include, clasp (figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G4012 (περί) and G2192 (ἔχω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

astonished 1×after 1×contained 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: + astonished, contain, after (this manner).

Verses using περιέχω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 5:9 · KJV

For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:

Acts 23:25 · KJV

And he wrote a letter after this manner:

1 Peter 2:6 · KJV

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4023 mean?

G4023 is the Greek word περιέχω (periéchō), meaning to hold all around, i.e. include, clasp (figuratively).

How is G4023 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it astonished (1 time), after (1 time), contained (1 time).

How many times does G4023 appear in the Bible?

περιέχω (periéchō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4023 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4012 (περί) and G2192 (ἔχω).

Nearby entries

G4020 · περιεργάζομαι — to work all around, i.e. bustle about (meddle)G4021 · περίεργος — working all around, i.e. officious…G4022 · περιέρχομαι — to come all around, i.e. stroll, vacillate, veer G4024 · περιζώννυμι — to gird all around, i.e. (middle voice or…G4025 · περίθεσις — a putting all around, i.e. decorating oneself with G4026 · περιΐστημι — to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a…

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