"to light a fire, kindle, Lk. 22:55*"
Definition and meaning
to light a fire, kindle, Lk. 22:55*
In the original Greek the word is written: περιάπτω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of periapto (G4014) across the King James Bible.
And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
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Common questions
Strong's G4014 (periapto) is a Greek word that means: to light a fire, kindle, Lk. 22:55* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word periapto (G4014) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4014 is periapto, a Greek word defined as: to light a fire, kindle, Lk. 22:55*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
periapto is a Greek word found in the New Testament.