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περίοικος G4040
G4040 is the Greek word περίοικος, transliterated períoikos. The King James Version most often renders it neighbours.
What it means
housed around, i.e. neighboring (used elliptically as a noun).
Where it comes from
from G4012 (περί) and G3624 (οἶκος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: neighbour.
Verses using περίοικος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 1:58 · KJV
And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4040 mean?
G4040 is the Greek word περίοικος (períoikos), meaning housed around, i.e. neighboring (used elliptically as a noun).
How is G4040 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it neighbours (1 time).
How many times does G4040 appear in the Bible?
περίοικος (períoikos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4040 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4012 (περί) and G3624 (οἶκος).
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