G4021
περίεργος
working all around, i.e. officious (meddlesome, neuter plural magic)
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working all around, i.e. officious (meddlesome, neuter plural magic)
περίεργος(períergos)
Strong’s Definition
working all around, i.e. officious (meddlesome, neuter plural magic)
from G4012 (περί) and G2041 (ἔργον);
“Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.”
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Strong's G4021: A compound adjective combining περί (beyond) and ἔργον (work), meaning "overly curious, meddlesome," or "practicing magic arts." In New Testament usage, particularly describes forbidden magical practices and unnecessary, harmful curiosity about others' affairs.
U- Unveiling the Word
Περίεργος represents both meddlesome behavior and involvement in forbidden magical practices. As a compound word, it combines going "beyond" proper bounds (περί) with "work" (ἔργον), creating a description of activities that overstep appropriate boundaries. In Acts, it specifically refers to magical practices that new converts abandoned, while in Timothy it describes busybody behavior disrupting church order. Early church writers used this term to condemn both pagan magical practices and destructive gossip. Today, it continues to challenge believers to examine their involvement in questionable practices and inappropriate interference in others' lives.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words: The prefix περί adds "beyond appropriate bounds" to ἔργον "work," describing activity that exceeds proper limits
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Adjectival Features:
Examples:
Masculine: περίεργος
Feminine: περίεργος
Neuter: περίεργον
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes both magical practices and meddlesome behavior. Thayer's notes its dual application to magic and curiosity. LSJ provides extensive classical usage examples. Vine's connects it to forbidden practices. Strong's emphasizes working beyond bounds. Moulton and Milligan document its use in magical papyri.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"Many of those who had practiced [magic arts] brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all." (Acts 19:19)
Additional References:
1 Timothy 5:13
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Περίεργος powerfully illustrates the transformative power of the gospel. When Ephesian converts burned their magical texts, they demonstrated that following King Jesus requires abandoning practices that compete with His lordship. This word challenges us to examine our own lives for areas where we might be overstepping boundaries or engaging in practices incompatible with Christian faith.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4021: Compound adjective describing both magical practices and meddlesome behavior. Used in contexts of Christian conversion and church order. Significant in early church's rejection of pagan magical practices and promotion of appropriate Christian conduct.
Part of speech: Adjective
Tags: #MagicalPractices #Conversion #ChurchOrder #Ephesus #BiblicalGreek #CompoundWords #Transformation #Boundaries #Occult #Discipleship