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περιΐστημι G4026
G4026 is the Greek word περιΐστημι, transliterated periḯstēmi. The King James Version most often renders it stand by.
What it means
to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from.
Where it comes from
from G4012 (περί) and G2476 (ἵστημι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: avoid, shun, stand by (round about).
Verses using περιΐστημι
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
John 11:42 · KJV
And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
Acts 25:7 · KJV
And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.
2 Timothy 2:16 · KJV
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Titus 3:9 · KJV
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4026 mean?
G4026 is the Greek word περιΐστημι (periḯstēmi), meaning to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from.
How is G4026 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it stand by (1 time), stood round about (1 time), shun (1 time), avoid (1 time).
How many times does G4026 appear in the Bible?
περιΐστημι (periḯstēmi) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4026 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4012 (περί) and G2476 (ἵστημι).
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