περιπείρω

peripeirōVerbG4044

to pierce

From: from G4012 (περί) and the base of G4008 (πέραν);

Short Definition

to penetrate entirely, i.e. transfix (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to put on a spit, hence, to pierce: metaphorically, *ἑαυτὸν *. . ὀδύναις.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 6:10

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