4039. perioikeó
Strong's Lexicon
perioikeó: To dwell around, to inhabit nearby

Original Word: περιοικέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: perioikeó
Pronunciation: peh-ree-oy-KEH-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-oy-keh'-o)
Definition: To dwell around, to inhabit nearby
Meaning: I dwell around, am neighboring to.

Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "peri" (around) and "oikeó" (to dwell)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "perioikeó," the concept of dwelling or inhabiting is captured in Hebrew by words such as "yashab" (H3427), which means to sit, remain, or dwell.

Usage: The verb "perioikeó" is used to describe the act of living or dwelling around a particular area or region. It implies a sense of proximity and community, often used in the context of neighboring populations or settlements.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, cities and towns were often surrounded by smaller villages and settlements. The inhabitants of these surrounding areas were known as "perioikoi," meaning those who dwell around. These communities were typically involved in agriculture and trade, supporting the central city. In the context of the New Testament, understanding the socio-political dynamics between central cities and their surrounding areas can provide insight into the interactions and relationships described in the biblical narrative.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from peri and oikeó
Definition
to dwell around
NASB Translation
living around (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4039: περιοικέω

περιοικέω, περιοίκῳ; to dwell round about: τινα (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 52, 4, 12), to be one's neighbor, Luke 1:65. (Herodotus, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Lysias, Plutarch.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dwell around

From peri and oikeo; to reside around, i.e. Be a neighbor -- dwell round about.

see GREEK peri

see GREEK oikeo

Forms and Transliterations
περιοικοδομήσει περιοικοδομήσουσι περιοικουντας περιοικοῦντας περιοκούντας περιωκοδόμημαι perioikountas perioikoûntas
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 1:65 V-PPA-AMP
GRK: φόβος τοὺς περιοικοῦντας αὐτούς καὶ
NAS: those living around them; and all
KJV: all that dwelt round about them:
INT: fear those who dwelt around them and

Strong's Greek 4039
1 Occurrence


περιοικοῦντας — 1 Occ.















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