Definition
περι-έχω,
[in LXX for H661, H5362 hi., H6822 pi., etc. ;]
1. to surround, encompass: Luke 5:9 (cf. MM, xix).
2. to comprehend, include, contain, esp. of books: with accusative, Acts 23:25, Rec.; accusative to a late usage, intrans. (BL, § 53, 1.3; MM, xix; Hort, in l), it stands written, 1 Peter 2:6.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as περιέχω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 5:9περιέσχενFor he and his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,
- 1 Peter 2:6περιέχει · it standsFor it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”