What is Paul's Handkerchief?

Paul's Handkerchief combines the latest in biblical scholarship alongside 'coffee with Jesus' activities to reclaim the Ancient Near East context, romance, and mystery of our Bibles.

What is the cover-to-cover Bible Challenge?

Few people who start reading the Bible ever finish it. The cover-to-cover challenge is for those ready to break that cycle — reading the entire Bible at their own pace, backed by community and tools built to make finishing not just possible, but inevitable. You will also get a certificate to celebrate your achievement each time.

What is Coffee with Jesus?

Having a coffee with Jesus is about spending quality time with Him. It isn't just Bible study, but a personal, intimate conversation with Him. Think less classroom, more kitchen table. The devotionals, quizzes, crosswords and journaling are all designed to let the Word shape your heart, not just your head.

What is the F.O.G. Bible Project?

Most English Bibles can't carry the full weight of what's in the original Hebrew and Greek. The F.O.G. Bible Project exists to change that: three new translations built publicly (a Study Bible, a Reader's Paraphrase, and F.O.G. Family), plus a word-by-word renewal of Strong's Concordance. It is Jean Paul Joseph's lifelong work, unfolding in public — and you're invited in.

Jean Paul Joseph is the lead editor of the F.O.G. Bible Project. He works from a personal encounter with Jesus first, then draws on the scholarship of respected Jewish and Christian scholars to produce resources designed for falling in love with the Word.

How do I get started?

Join the club, pick a Bible translation and a reading style that fits you, and you're in. From there, the app tracks your progress and helps keep you showing up — day after day, chapter after chapter.

How do I use this website?

This website has three main areas: the Cover-to-Cover Bible Challenge, Coffee with Jesus, and Study Guides. The Challenge helps you finish the Bible, Coffee with Jesus helps you fall in love with Him, and the Study Guides deepen your understanding of what the Word meant in its original context. To open the study features, simply click a verse in the Bible or select Library in the top navigation.

How much should I read each day?

That's up to you, but we recommend starting with a manageable goal and building up as the habit forms. One or two chapters a day is a great place to start, and three chapters a day will take you through the Bible in a year. If you want full immersion, the 6-Track plan lets you read up to six chapters a day across different sections of Scripture at once.

I prefer reading a physical Bible. What do I do?

We agree, and our goal is to eventually offer F.O.G. Bibles in print. In the meantime, you can read from a physical Bible and still use this website to track your progress and access the study features.

What is the 6-Track Bible reading plan?

The 6-Track plan has you read up to six chapters a day from six different sections of Scripture at the same time. It's adapted from Professor Grant Horner's method, and within eight months you'll read the whole Bible at least once, with parts like the Gospels and Psalms read more than once. It's built for deep immersion and takes about half an hour a day. You don't have to read six chapters daily, but if you choose this plan, we recommend at least three. You can also choose another plan on this website, such as the chronological option.

How do XP and ranks work?

Every activity earns you XP, which moves you through seven Hebrew ranks: Talmid, Mechoker, Maskil, Sofer, Moreh, Chacham, and Zaken. Each is named after a biblical word for going deeper into the Word. Beyond Zaken, five gem tiers await: Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond. Each gem is added to your profile once you reach it.

How do I earn my Certificate of Completion?

You'll receive your certificate when you mark the final chapter of your cover-to-cover Bible Challenge as read. It's generated automatically and added to your profile. Free members receive a digital copy, while patrons receive an archival-quality certificate mailed to their door, ready for framing. You earn a new certificate every time you finish the Bible on this website.

How does patronage work?

A one-time gift of any amount earns you the Giver badge and a trial of RabbAI: 3 months, or 12 months for gifts of $50 or more. An active monthly gift of any amount earns you the Patron badge and keeps your RabbAI access going for as long as the gift continues. Give $50 and you'll receive a certificate mailed to your door when you complete the cover-to-cover Bible Challenge. Give $100 and you can sponsor a verse or page of your choice on this website. Your gift fuels this ministry, and we're grateful for your support.

G4039 (περιοικέω)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4039
Original Word: περιοικέω
Transliteration: perioikéō
Pronunciation: per-ee-oy-keh'-o
Part of Speech: verb
Root / Etymology: from G4012 (περί) and G3611 (οἰκέω);
Frequency: 1×
Gematria: 1100

Where it appears

Loading distribution…

Definition

Strong 1890 to reside around, i.e. be a neighbor

dwell round about

from G4012 (περί) and G3611 (οἰκέω);

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4039: A compound verb combining περί (around) and οἰκέω (to dwell), meaning "to dwell around, live in the neighborhood." Used specifically in Luke to describe how news of God's acts spread through local communities, emphasizing the social impact of divine intervention.

U- Unveiling the Word

Περιοικέω represents established community dwelling. As a compound word, it combines the encompassing aspect of περί with the dwelling concept of οἰκέω, creating a picture of settled neighborhood life. In the New Testament, it appears uniquely in Luke's Gospel, describing how local communities responded to the miraculous events surrounding John the Baptist's birth. The word carries significant social implications about how divine acts affect entire communities. Early church writers used it to discuss both local community impact and the spread of gospel influence. Today, it reminds us that God's work affects not just individuals but entire communities.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: περιοικέω, perioikeo, [peh-ree-oy-KEH-oh]
Detailed pronunciation: peh-ree-oy-KEH-oh (stress on fourth syllable)
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:

περί (peri-): prefix meaning "around"
οἰκέω (oikeo): root verb meaning "to dwell"
Combined meaning: to dwell in the surrounding area

D - Defining Meanings

To dwell around
To live in the neighborhood
To inhabit surrounding areas

For compound words: The prefix περί adds "around" to οἰκέω "to dwell," creating the sense of neighborhood dwelling

Translation Options:

Live nearby - Modern equivalent
Dwell around - Literal translation
Neighbor - Functional equivalent

E - Exploring Similar Words

κατοικέω [katoikeo, kat-oy-KEH-oh] - to settle down
συνοικέω [synoikeo, syn-oy-KEH-oh] - to live together
παροικέω [paroikeo, par-oy-KEH-oh] - to sojourn

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

Verbal Features:

Tense: Present participle
Voice: Active
Mood: Participle
Person: Third
Number: Plural
Aspect: Continuous

Examples: dwell around, dwells around, dwelling around

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes community context. Thayer's notes its social implications. LSJ provides examples from settled communities. Vine's connects it to gospel spread. Strong's emphasizes neighborhood dwelling. Moulton and Milligan document its use in community records.

Finish the Bible

Get Your Certificate

Give a gift of $50 or more and receive a certificate, mailed to your door.

Archival-quality print — ready for framing

T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:

"And fear came on all who [lived around] them. And all these things were talked about through all the hill country of Judea." (Luke 1:65)

Additional References:
None

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Herodotus: Histories	"Those who [dwelt around] the temple"
Thucydides: History	"The people [living nearby] witnessed it"
Xenophon: Hellenica	"Communities [dwelling around] the city"

N - Noteworthy Summary

Περιοικέω powerfully illustrates how God's work affects entire communities. When divine acts occur, the impact ripples through neighborhoods and regions. This promotes the good news of King Jesus by reminding us that salvation isn't just individual but has community-wide implications.

D - Did You Know?

Used in ancient city planning documents
Applied in census records for neighborhood designation
Important in early church community formation strategies

Strong's G4039: Compound verb expressing established community dwelling. Used to describe how divine acts affect entire neighborhoods. Emphasizes the social and communal impact of God's work in local contexts.

Part of speech: Verb

Tags: #Community #Neighborhood #Social #Impact #BiblicalGreek #CompoundVerbs #Gospel #Witness #LukesGospel #Divine Acts

The Coffee Club Explained.

CERTIFICATE

Your Name Here