περὶ
peri
about
from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Mark 5:27 · Word #3
Lexicon G4012
| Lemma | περί |
| Transliteration | perí |
| Strong's | G4012 |
| In-context | about |
| Literal | about |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | περί |
| Strong's | G4012 |
SIBI-P1 G4012-01
around / concerning (governing genitive or accusative)
| Root | περί (peri) |
| Core Meanings | around, about, concerning, regarding, surrounding, on account of |
| Semantic Range | Spatially: around, surrounding, about. Figuratively: concerning, regarding, about, on account of, for the sake of, with respect to. In some contexts it can imply excess (beyond) or completeness (throughout). |
| Conceptual Significance | περί links spatial imagery of encircling with conceptual focus or concern. In biblical discourse it often introduces the subject of teaching, inquiry, or testimony, framing what is under discussion and thus shaping theological emphasis by marking what something is "about" or "concerning." |
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (Gr,P) occurring with either the genitive case (G) or accusative case (A). With the genitive it commonly expresses reference, source, or cause ("concerning, about"); with the accusative it often denotes extension around, over, or with regard to a matter, place, or period. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the core spatial sense "around" from which the figurative sense "concerning/about" develops. Because περί governs either the genitive (often indicating reference, subject, or cause) or the accusative (often indicating extension around a place, matter, or time), the rendering reflects both grammatical constructions inherent in the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (335 occurrences of G4012)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:8 | περὶ | peri | for |
| Matthew 3:4 | περὶ | peri | about |
| Matthew 4:6 | περὶ | peri |