κυκλόω (kyklóō) — Compass

Greek word study: κυκλόω (kyklóō), Strong's G2944. to encircle, i.e. surround

GreekStrong's G2944
Quick definition
Greek word
κυκλόω (kyklóō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to encircle, i.e. surround

Word study
Derivation: from the same as G2945 (κύκλῳ);

KJV translation words: compass (about), come (stand) round about

Where this word appears

Strong's G2944 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 21:20 and last appears in Hebrews 11:30.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Encircled ×1When were sorrounding ×1being encircled ×1having been encircled ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

κυκλουμένην ×1κυκλωθέντα ×1κυκλωσάντων ×1ἐκύκλωσαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×1John ×1Acts ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Luke 21:20 — κυκλουμένην — being encircled
  • John 10:24 — ἐκύκλωσαν — Encircled
  • Acts 14:20 — κυκλωσάντων — When were sorrounding
  • Hebrews 11:30 — κυκλωθέντα — having been encircled

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2945 κύκλῳ (kýklōi).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4033 περικυκλόω (perikyklóō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kyklóō (G2944) mean?

To encircle, i.e. surround.

How is G2944 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2944 as: compass (about), come (stand) round about.

How often does κυκλόω (kyklóō) appear?

Strong's G2944 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 21:20 and last appears in Hebrews 11:30.