Periairéō — G4014

Definition

verb

to remove all around, i.e. unveil, cast off (anchor); figuratively, to expiate

1. to take away that which surrounds or envelops a thing
2. metaphorically, to take away altogether or entirely

1. to bind or tie around, to put around
2. to kindle a fire around

Usually translated as

take away

Origin

from G4012 and G138 (including its alternate)

• perí (G4012)
• hairéomai (G138)

Occurrences

Periairéō occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (2), 2 Corinthians (1), Hebrews (1)

• Acts 27:20 — 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 (περιῃρεῖτο).
• Acts 27:40 — And when they had taken up (περιελόντες) 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.
• 2 Corinthians 3:16 — Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away (περιαιρεῖται).
• Hebrews 10:11 — And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away (περιελεῖν) sins: