Kyklóō — G2944

Definition

verb

to encircle, i.e. surround

1. to go round, lead round
2. to surround, encircle, encompass

Usually translated as

compass, come, round about

Origin

from the same as G2945

• kýklōi (G2945)

Occurrences

Kyklóō occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), John (1), Acts (1), Hebrews (1), Revelation (1)

• Luke 21:20 — And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed (κυκλουμένην) with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
• John 10:24 — Then came the Jews round about (ἐκύκλωσαν) him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.
• Acts 14:20 — Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about (κυκλωσάντων) him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
• Hebrews 11:30 — By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about (κυκλωθέντα) seven days.
• Revelation 20:9 — And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about (ἐκύκλωσαν), and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.