G2944: κυκλόω
kyklóō · “to surround”
Definition
to encircle, i.e. surround
KJV translates it as: compass (about), come (stand) round about
Word origin: from the same as G2945 (κύκλῳ);
Extended definition
κυκλόω, -ῶ
(κύκλος), [in LXX chiefly for סָבַב ;]
1. to move in a circle, revolve.
2. to surround, encircle: with accusative of person(s), Jhn.10:24 (WH, txt., cf. -εύω), Act.14:20; pass., Luk.21:20, Heb.11:30 (cf. περι-κυκλόω).†
(AS)
(κύκλος), [in LXX chiefly for סָבַב ;]
1. to move in a circle, revolve.
2. to surround, encircle: with accusative of person(s), Jhn.10:24 (WH, txt., cf. -εύω), Act.14:20; pass., Luk.21:20, Heb.11:30 (cf. περι-κυκλόω).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2944 is translated
- being encircled ×1
- encircled ×1
- when were sorrounding ×1
- having been encircled ×1
Bible verses with G2944 (kyklóō)
Kyklóō appears in 4 verses.
- Luke 21:20
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
- John 10:24
Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.
- Acts 14:20
Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
- Hebrews 11:30
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.