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κυκλόω

kukloōto surroundHow to read Greek
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Definition

κυκλόω, -ῶ

(κύκλος), [in LXX chiefly for סָבַב ;]

1. to move in a circle, revolve.

2. to surround, encircle: with accusative of person(s), John 10:24 (WH, txt., cf. -εύω), Acts 14:20; pass., Luke 21:20, Hebrews 11:30 (cf. περι-κυκλόω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κυκλόω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Luke 21:20κυκλουμένην · surrounded
    But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
  2. John 10:24ἐκύκλωσαν · gathered around
    So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”
  3. Acts 14:20κυκλωσάντων · had gathered around
    But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.
  4. Hebrews 11:30κυκλωθέντα · after [the people] had marched around them
    By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.
  5. Revelation 20:9ἐκύκλευσαν · surrounded
    And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them.