Strong's Lexicon perichóros: Surrounding region, neighboring area Original Word: περιχωρος Word Origin: From the Greek words "peri" (meaning "around" or "about") and "chóros" (meaning "place" or "region"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "perichóros," the concept of surrounding regions can be found in Hebrew words like "סָבִיב" (saviv), meaning "around" or "surrounding." Usage: The term "perichóros" is used in the New Testament to describe areas that are adjacent to or surrounding a particular location. It often refers to the geographical regions that are in close proximity to a central place, such as a city or a significant landmark. The word emphasizes the idea of being nearby or in the vicinity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, "perichóros" is used to describe the areas surrounding key locations in the ministry of Jesus and the early church. During the time of Jesus, regions were often defined by their proximity to major cities or landmarks. The term reflects the interconnectedness of communities and the spread of news and influence from central locations to outlying areas. Understanding the geographical context of "perichóros" helps in comprehending the movement and impact of Jesus' ministry and the early Christian message. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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: περίχωροςπερίχωρος, 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.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance neighboringFrom 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 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 perichṓrouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 3:5 Adj-NMSGRK: 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 Mark 1:28 Adj-AFS Luke 3:3 Adj-AFS Luke 4:14 Adj-GFS Luke 4:37 Adj-GFS Luke 7:17 Adj-DFS Luke 8:37 Adj-GFS Acts 14:6 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 4066 |