"to place around; intrans. 2 aor. περιέστην, perf. part. περιεστώς, to stand around, Jn. 11:42; Acts 25:7; mid. to keep aloof from, avoid, shun, 2 Tim. 2:16; Tit. 3:9*"
Definition and meaning
to place around; intrans. 2 aor. περιέστην, perf. part. περιεστώς, to stand around, Jn. 11:42; Acts 25:7; mid. to keep aloof from, avoid, shun, 2 Tim. 2:16; Tit. 3:9*
In the original Greek the word is written: περιίστημι
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
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 periistemi (G4026) across the King James Bible.
And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
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Common questions
Strong's G4026 (periistemi) is a Greek word that means: to place around; intrans. 2 aor. περιέστην, perf. part. περιεστώς, to stand around, Jn. 11:42; Acts 25:7; mid. to keep aloof from, avoid, shun, 2 Tim. 2:16; Tit. 3:9* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word periistemi (G4026) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4026 is periistemi, a Greek word defined as: to place around; intrans. 2 aor. περιέστην, perf. part. περιεστώς, to stand around, Jn. 11:42; Acts 25:7; mid. to keep aloof from, avoid, shun, 2 Tim.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
periistemi is a Greek word found in the New Testament.