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περιπείρω G4044
G4044 is the Greek word περιπείρω, transliterated peripeírō. The King James Version most often renders it pierced.
What it means
to penetrate entirely, i.e. transfix (figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G4012 (περί) and the base of G4008 (πέραν).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: pierce through.
Verses using περιπείρω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 6:10 · KJV
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4044 mean?
G4044 is the Greek word περιπείρω (peripeírō), meaning to penetrate entirely, i.e. transfix (figuratively).
How is G4044 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it pierced (1 time), through (1 time).
How many times does G4044 appear in the Bible?
περιπείρω (peripeírō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4044 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4012 (περί) and the base of G4008 (πέραν).
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