περιΐστημι
periistēmi
“to stand around”
Definition
to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from
from G4012 (περί) and G2476 (ἵστημι);
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Occurrences
περιΐστημι appears 4 times in the New Testament.
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Key Passages
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove.
I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
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