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περιτρέχω

peritréchō

G4063 verb

SILEX Entry

Root περι- + τρέχ- to run, to go swiftly

Definition

To run around, to move swiftly along or around a boundary or object, to traverse in a circular or circuitous manner. Used primarily of swift movement that circles, surrounds, or covers an area rather than simply moving from one location to another. Can denote running or moving quickly around a place or region with the implication of covering it thoroughly or repeatedly.

Semantic Range

to run around, to run about, to traverse, to cover an area by running, to pass through or around an area

Root / Etymology

Derived from περί ('around, about') and τρέχω ('to run'), thus literally 'to run around/about.' The verbal prefix περί intensifies or modifies the root action to mean encircling or extensive traversing.

Historical & Contextual Notes

First attested rarely in earlier Greek, but becomes useful in Koine contexts for describing movement covering an area, as in Acts 19:13. Classical Greek prefers other compounds for similar meanings, but in Hellenistic and later usage, περί- compounds often indicate extensiveness or completeness. In the New Testament, the term implies physical movement 'around' or 'throughout' an area rather than merely running by or in a line. English translations such as 'run through' or 'run about' may not always capture the implication of thoroughness or circumference inherent in the prefix περί. The term does not carry metaphorical extensions in biblical or contemporary context, remaining concrete in action. Compare τρέχω (to run), διέρχομαι (to go through), and κυκλόω (to encircle).

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from περί and τρέχω (including its alternate); to run around, i.e. traverse:--run through.

Root Family

περιτρέχω (peritrechō) — to run, to go swiftly, to run around, to traverse

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G4063-01 περιέδραμον periedramon V AOR ACT IND 3P PL ran through they ran all around 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G4063-01 Mark 6:55 περιέδραμον periedramon V AOR ACT IND 3P PL ran through they ran all around
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