4066. perichóros

Lexicon

perichóros: Surrounding region, neighboring area

Original Word: περιχωρος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: perichóros
Pronunciation: pe-ree-KHO-ros
Phonetic Spelling: (per-ikh'-o-ros)
Definition: Surrounding region, neighboring area
Meaning: neighboring; subst: the neighboring country, neighboring inhabitants.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neighboring

From peri and chora; around the region, i.e. Circumjacent (as noun, with ge implied vicinity) -- country (round) about, region (that lieth) round about.

see GREEK peri

see GREEK chora

see GREEK ge

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from peri and chóra
Definition
neighboring
NASB Translation
country (1), district around (2), surrounding district (6), surrounding region (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4066: περίχωρος

περίχωρος, περίχωρον (περί and χῶρος), lying round about, neighboring (Plutarch, Aelian, Dio Cassius); in the Scriptures ἡ περίχωρος, namely, γῆ, the region round about (which see in B. D.): Matthew 14:35; Mark 1:28; Mark 6:55 (R G L text); Luke 3:3; Luke 4:14, 37; Luke 7:17; Luke 8:37; Acts 14:6 (Genesis 19:17; Deuteronomy 3:13, etc.; τῆς γῆς τῆς περιχώρου, Genesis 19:28, the Alex. manuscript); ἡ περίχωρος τοῦ Ιορδάνου, Luke 3:3 (Genesis 13:10f; for הַיַּרְדֵּן כִּכַּר, the region of the Jordan (cf. B. D. as above)); by metonymy, for its inhabitants: Matthew 3:5. (τό περίχωρον and τά περίχωρα, Deuteronomy 3:4; 1 Chronicles 5:16; 2 Chronicles 4:17, etc.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the Greek words περί (peri, meaning "around" or "about") and χώρα (chōra, meaning "region" or "land").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While "perichōros" is a Greek term, its concept can be related to Hebrew words that describe surrounding areas or regions. One such Hebrew word is מִסָּבִיב (misabib, Strong's Hebrew 5439), which means "round about" or "surrounding." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe areas encircling a central point, similar to the usage of "perichōros" in the New Testament.

Usage: The word "perichōros" is used in the New Testament to describe the areas surrounding a central location, often in the context of Jesus' ministry and the spread of His teachings. It is typically translated as "surrounding region" or "surrounding district."

Context: The term "perichōros" appears in several passages within the New Testament, illustrating the geographical spread of events and the influence of Jesus' ministry. For instance, in Luke 4:14, it is used to describe the fame of Jesus spreading throughout the surrounding region of Galilee: "Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region." This indicates the widespread impact of His teachings and miracles, reaching beyond the immediate vicinity to the broader areas.

In Mark 1:28, the term is again employed to describe the rapid dissemination of Jesus' fame: "And the news about Him spread quickly through the whole region of Galilee." This usage underscores the dynamic nature of Jesus' ministry, as His message and works resonated with people across various locales.

The use of "perichōros" highlights the interconnectedness of communities in the ancient world and the way news and influence traveled across regions. It also emphasizes the strategic importance of Jesus' movements and the deliberate spread of His message to diverse populations.

Forms and Transliterations

περίχωρα περιχώραν περιχωρον περίχωρον περιχωρος περίχωρος περιχωρου περιχώρου περιχώρους περιχωρω περιχώρω περιχώρῳ perichoro perichōrō perichṓroi perichṓrōi perichoron perichōron períchoron períchōron perichoros perichōros períchoros períchōros perichorou perichōrou perichṓrou

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 3:5 Adj-NMS
GRK: πᾶσα ἡ περίχωρος τοῦ Ἰορδάνου
NAS: and all the district around the Jordan;
KJV: and all the region round about Jordan,
INT: all the region around of Jordan

Matthew 14:35 Adj-AFS
GRK: ὅλην τὴν περίχωρον ἐκείνην καὶ
NAS: [word] into all that surrounding district and brought
KJV: that country round about, and
INT: all the region round about that and

Mark 1:28 Adj-AFS
GRK: ὅλην τὴν περίχωρον τῆς Γαλιλαίας
NAS: into all the surrounding district of Galilee.
KJV: all the region round about Galilee.
INT: all the region around Galilee

Luke 3:3 Adj-AFS
GRK: πᾶσαν τὴν περίχωρον τοῦ Ἰορδάνου
NAS: into all the district around the Jordan,
KJV: all the country about Jordan,
INT: all the region around the Jordan

Luke 4:14 Adj-GFS
GRK: ὅλης τῆς περιχώρου περὶ αὐτοῦ
NAS: through all the surrounding district.
KJV: through all the region round about.
INT: all the region around concerning him

Luke 4:37 Adj-GFS
GRK: τόπον τῆς περιχώρου
NAS: locality in the surrounding district.
KJV: place of the country round about.
INT: place of the surrounding region

Luke 7:17 Adj-DFS
GRK: πάσῃ τῇ περιχώρῳ
NAS: and in all the surrounding district.
KJV: throughout all the region round about.
INT: all the region around

Luke 8:37 Adj-GFS
GRK: πλῆθος τῆς περιχώρου τῶν Γερασηνῶν
NAS: the people of the country of the Gerasenes
KJV: of the Gadarenes round about besought
INT: multitude of the region around of the Gerasenes

Acts 14:6 Adj-AFS
GRK: καὶ τὴν περίχωρον
NAS: and Derbe, and the surrounding region;
KJV: and unto the region that lieth round about:
INT: and the region around

Strong's Greek 4066
9 Occurrences

περιχώρῳ — 1 Occ.
περίχωρον — 4 Occ.
περίχωρος — 1 Occ.
περιχώρου — 3 Occ.