περίκειμαι (períkeimai) — Be Bound with
Greek word study: περίκειμαι (períkeimai), Strong's G4029. to lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle, hamper (literally or figuratively)
Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle, hamper (literally or figuratively)
KJV translation words: be bound (compassed) with, hang about
Strong's G4029 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 9:42 and last appears in Hebrews 12:1.
How it is rendered in the text
The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.
Forms found in the text
The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.
Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Mark 9:42 — περίκειται — is put
- Luke 17:2 — περίκειται — is hung
- Acts 28:20 — περίκειμαι — I have around me
- Hebrews 5:2 — περίκειται — is encompassed by
- Hebrews 12:1 — περικείμενον — encompassing
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4012 περί (perí), G2749 κεῖμαι (keîmai).
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 períkeimai (G4029) mean?
To lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle, hamper (literally or figuratively).
How is G4029 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4029 as: be bound (compassed) with, hang about.
How often does περίκειμαι (períkeimai) appear?
Strong's G4029 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 9:42 and last appears in Hebrews 12:1.
Explore the whole Calcs family here.
Try the Bible Verse Finder.