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G4064 (περιφέρω)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4064
Original Word: περιφέρω
Transliteration: periphérō
Pronunciation: per-ee-fer'-o
Part of Speech: verb
Root / Etymology: from G4012 (περί) and G5342 (φέρω);
Frequency: 6×
Gematria: 1600

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Definition

Strong 1890 to convey around, i.e. transport hither and thither

bear (carry) about

from G4012 (περί) and G5342 (φέρω);

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4064: A compound verb meaning "to carry around" or "to bear about." In biblical contexts, used both literally for carrying sick people to Jesus and metaphorically for being carried about by various teachings. Reflects both physical movement and spiritual/doctrinal stability.

U- Unveiling the Word

Περιφέρω (peripherō) combines the concepts of comprehensive movement and purposeful carrying. Its primary meaning of "carrying around" appears in both physical contexts (bringing the sick to Jesus) and metaphorical ones (being carried about by teaching). In the New Testament, it illustrates both positive actions of bringing people to Christ and negative warnings about doctrinal instability. Early church writers expanded its usage to discuss the spread of the gospel and the danger of false teaching. Today, it reminds us of our responsibility to both bring others to Christ and maintain doctrinal stability.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: περιφέρω, peripherō, per-ee-fer'-o
Detailed pronunciation: per (as in "pair") + ee (as in "see") + fer (as in "fair") + o (as in "oh")
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:

περί (peri) - prefix meaning "around"
φέρω (pherō) - verb meaning "to carry" or "to bear"

D - Defining Meanings

To carry around
To bear about
To transport in various directions
To be carried about (metaphorically)
To convey from place to place

For compound words:
Prefix περί indicates movement around or in various directions
Root φέρω provides the basic meaning of carrying

Translation Options:

Carry around - emphasizes physical movement
Bear about - captures both physical and metaphorical meanings
Transport about - stresses purposeful movement

E - Exploring Similar Words

διαφέρω (diapherō) [dee-af-er'-o] - to carry through, differ
μεταφέρω (metapherō) [met-af-er'-o] - to transfer, carry over
συμφέρω (sympherō) [soom-fer'-o] - to bring together

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

Verb Features:

Tense: Present, Future, Aorist
Voice: Active, Passive
Mood: Indicative, Participle
Person: First, Second, Third
Number: Singular, Plural

Example conjugations:
Present Active: περιφέρω (I carry around)
Present Passive: περιφέρομαι (I am carried around)
Aorist Active: περιήνεγκα (I carried around)

Cross-references:

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Noun: περιφορά (carrying around)
Participle: περιφερόμενος (being carried around)

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes both literal and metaphorical uses. Thayer's notes its application to physical and spiritual movement. LSJ documents various uses in classical Greek. Vine's connects it to both helping others and doctrinal instability. Strong's emphasizes the thoroughness implied by the compound form. Moulton and Milligan note its use in everyday transportation contexts.

T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:

"And ran about the whole region and began to carry [περιφέρω] sick people on their beds to wherever they heard he was." (Mark 6:55)

Additional References:
2 Corinthians 4:10
Ephesians 4:14
Hebrews 13:9
Jude 1:12

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Plato: Republic	"The philosophers carried about [περιφέρω] their teachings to all who would listen."
Xenophon: Memorabilia	"Servants carried [περιφέρω] food around to the guests."
Hippocrates: On Medicine	"The physicians carried [περιφέρω] their remedies throughout the city."

N - Noteworthy Summary

Περιφέρω beautifully illustrates two aspects of Christian life: the active bringing of others to Jesus and the need for stability in truth. The good news of King Jesus motivates us to carry others to Him while remaining firmly grounded in His teaching. This dual meaning challenges us to be both active in ministry and stable in faith.

D - Did You Know?

Used in ancient medical texts for mobile healthcare delivery.
Appeared in philosophical writings about the spread of ideas.
Early Christians used it to describe their missionary journeys.

Strong's G4064: A compound verb combining "around" (περί) with "to carry" (φέρω). Used both literally for bringing people to Jesus and metaphorically regarding doctrinal stability. Illustrates both active ministry and spiritual steadfastness.

Part of speech: Verb

Tags: #carrying #ministry #doctrine #stability #healing #teaching #Jesus #gospel #mission #NewTestament #BiblicalGreek #Theology #faith

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