περιαιρέω

periaireōVerbG4014

to take away

From: from G4012 (περί) and G138 (αἱρέομαι) (including its alternate);

Short Definition

to remove all around, i.e. unveil, cast off (anchor); figuratively, to expiate

Full Lexicon Entry

to take away that which surrounds, take away, take off (τείχη, Hdt., Thuc.; χιτῶνα, Plat.; δακτύλιον, cf. σφρηγῖδα, Hdt., ii, 151) : κάλυΜΜα, pass.; as nautical term (RV, cast off), ἀγκύρας; absol., to cast loose. Metaphorical, to take away entirely: ἐλπίς, pass.; ἁμαρτίας.
LXX Usage: chiefly for סוּר hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
2 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 3:16
  • Acts 27:20
  • Acts 27:40
  • Acts 28:13
  • Hebrews 10:11

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