περιέχω

periechōVerbG4023

to contain

From: from G4012 (περί) and G2192 (ἔχω);

Short Definition

to hold all around, i.e. include, clasp (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to surround, encompass
2.to comprehend, include, contain, esp. of books
LXX Usage: for H661, H5362 hi., H6822 pi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:6
  • Luke 5:9

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