G4023: περιέχω
periéchō · “to contain”
Definition
to hold all around, i.e. include, clasp (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: + astonished, contain, after (this manner)
Extended definition
περι-έχω,
[in LXX for H661, H5362 hi., H6822 pi., etc. ;]
1. to surround, encompass: Luk.5:9 (cf. MM, xix).
2. to comprehend, include, contain, esp. of books: with accusative, Act.23:25, Rec.; accusative to a late usage, intrans. (BL, § 53, 1.3; MM, xix; Hort, in l), it stands written, 1Pe.2:6.†
(AS)
[in LXX for H661, H5362 hi., H6822 pi., etc. ;]
1. to surround, encompass: Luk.5:9 (cf. MM, xix).
2. to comprehend, include, contain, esp. of books: with accusative, Act.23:25, Rec.; accusative to a late usage, intrans. (BL, § 53, 1.3; MM, xix; Hort, in l), it stands written, 1Pe.2:6.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4023 is translated
- laid hold ×1
- it is contained ×1
Bible verses with G4023 (periéchō)
Periéchō appears in 2 verses.
- Luke 5:9
For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
- 1 Peter 2:6
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.