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περιΐστημι

periistēmito stand aroundHow to read Greek
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Definition

περι-ίστημι (Rec. ΐστημι)

[in LXX: Joshua 6:3 (סָבַב), 2 Samuel 13:31 (נָצַב ni.), 1 Samuel 4:16, Ep. Jeremiah 37:1-21, Jdt.5.22, 2Ma.14.9 * ;]

1. to place around.

2. to stand around: John 11:42; with accusative of person(s), Acts 25:7. Mid. (in late writers), to turn oneself about to avoid, to shun: with accusative of thing(s), 2 Timothy 2:16, Titus 3:9.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. John 11:42περιεστῶτα · standing [here]
    I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”
  2. Acts 25:7περιέστησαν · stood around
    When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove.
  3. 2 Timothy 2:16περιΐστασο · avoid
    But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
  4. Titus 3:9περιΐστασο · avoid
    But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.