περιΐστημι

periistēmiVerbG4026

to stand around

From: from G4012 (περί) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Short Definition

to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to place around.
2.to stand around
LXX Usage: (סָבַב), (נָצַב ni.), Ep., *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
1
Acts
1
John
1
Titus
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 2:16
  • Acts 25:7
  • John 11:42
  • Titus 3:9

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