Strong's Lexicon perioché: Region, area, district Original Word: περιοχή Word Origin: From the Greek verb περιέχω (periechō), meaning "to encompass" or "to surround." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "perioché," similar concepts can be found in terms like גְּבוּל (gebul, Strong's H1366), meaning "border" or "territory," which also denotes a defined area or region. Usage: The term "perioché" refers to a specific geographical area or district. It is used to denote a defined region, often in the context of describing the location of events or the extent of a particular area. In the New Testament, it is used to provide context for the narrative by specifying the geographical setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, regions were often defined by natural boundaries such as rivers, mountains, or coastlines, as well as by political or tribal divisions. Understanding the geographical context of biblical events is crucial for interpreting the narrative and the movement of people and ideas. The term "perioché" would have been understood by contemporary audiences as a way to locate events within the broader landscape of the Roman Empire and the surrounding territories. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom periechó Definition circumference, a portion circumscribed NASB Translation passage (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4042: περιοχήπεριοχή, περιοχῆς, ἡ (περιέχω, which see); 1. an encompassing, compass, circuit (Theophrastus, Diodorus, Plutarch, others). 2. that which is contained; specifically, the contents of any writing, Acts 8:32 (Cicero, ad Attic. 13, 25; Stobaeus, eclog. ethic., p. 164 (ii., p. 541, Gaisford edition)) (but A. V. place i. e. passage; cf. Sophocles' Lexicon, under the word). From periecho; a being held around, i.e. (concretely) a passage (of Scripture, as circumscribed) -- place. see GREEK periecho |
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