G4039
περιοικέω
to reside around, i.e. be a neighbor
Transliteration
perioikéōPronunciation
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to reside around, i.e. be a neighbor
περιοικέω(perioikéō)
Strong’s Definition
to reside around, i.e. be a neighbor
from G4012 (περί) and G3611 (οἰκέω);
“And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.”
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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
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words: The prefix περί adds "around" to οἰκέω "to dwell," creating the sense of neighborhood dwelling
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Verbal Features:
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.
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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:
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A - Analyzing Classical Usage
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?
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