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περί

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greekNew TestamentPreposition332 occurrences24 books304 verses

Definition

περί,

prep. with genitive, accusative (in cl. also with dative; cf. M, Pr., 105f.),

with radical sense round about (as distinct from ἀμφί, on both sides).

I. C. genitive,

1. of place, about (poët.).

2. Causal, about, on account of, concerning, in reference to: Matthew 2:8, Mark 1:44, Luke 4:38, John 16:26, Acts 28:21, al. mult.; τὰ περί, with genitive, the things concerning one, one's state or case: Mark 5:27, Acts 1:3; 28:15, Ephesians 6:22, al.; at the beginning of a sentence, περί, regarding, as to, 1 Corinthians 7:1, al.; in the sense on account of (Matthew 26:28, 1 Corinthians 1:13, al.), often with ὑπέρ as variant (cf. M, Pr., 105).

II. C. accusative,

1. of place, about, around: Matthew 3:4, Mark 1:6, Luke 13:8, Acts 22:6, al.; οἱ περί, with accusative of person(s), of one's associates, friends, etc., Mark 4:10, Luke 22:49, John 11:19, Acts 13:13; οἱ περὶ τ. τοιαῦτα ἐργάται, Acts 19:25; metaphorically, about, as to, concerning: 1 Timothy 1:19; 6:4, 2 Timothy 2:18; 3:8, Titus 2:7; τὰ περὶ ἐμέ, Philippians 2:23; αἱ περὶ τ. λοιπὰ ἐπιθυμίαι, Mark 4:19.

2. Of time, in a loose reckoning, about, near: Matthew 20:3, 5, 6, 9; 27:46, Mark 6:48, Acts 10:3, 9; 22:6.

III. In composition: round about (περιβάλλω, περίκειμαι), beyond, over and above (περιποιέω, περιλείπω), to excess (περιεργάζομαι, περισσεύω).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

332 total
  1. Hebrews 11:7περὶ · about
    By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
  2. Hebrews 11:20περὶ · concerning
    By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.
  3. Hebrews 11:22περὶ; περὶ · about
    By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.
  4. Hebrews 11:32περὶ · of
    And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,
  5. Hebrews 11:40περὶ · for
    God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.
  6. Hebrews 13:11περὶ · [as a sacrifice] for
    Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.
  7. Hebrews 13:18περὶ · for
    Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
  8. 1 Peter 1:10Περὶ · Concerning; περὶ
    Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,
  9. 1 Peter 3:15περὶ · for
    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
  10. 1 Peter 3:18περὶ · for
    For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,
  11. 1 Peter 5:7περὶ · for
    Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
  12. 2 Peter 1:12περὶ · of
    Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
  13. 2 Peter 3:16περὶ · about
    He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction.
  14. 1 John 1:1περὶ · [this is ]
    That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.
  15. 1 John 2:2περὶ · for; περὶ · for; περὶ · for
    He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
  16. 1 John 2:26περὶ · about
    I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.
  17. 1 John 2:27περὶ · about
    And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.
  18. 1 John 4:10περὶ · for
    And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
  19. 1 John 5:9περὶ · about
    Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
  20. 1 John 5:10περὶ · about
    Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.
  21. 1 John 5:16περὶ · regarding
    If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.
  22. 3 John 1:2περὶ · in
    Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
  23. Jude 1:3περὶ · about
    Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.
  24. Jude 1:7περὶ · around
    In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.
  25. Jude 1:9περὶ · over
    But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
  26. Jude 1:15περὶ · of; περὶ
    …to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.”
  27. Revelation 15:6περὶ · around
    And out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in clean and bright linen and girded with golden sashes around their chests.