Periéchō — G4023

Definition

verb

to hold all around, i.e. include, clasp (figuratively)

1. to contain
2. equivalent to to take possession of, to seize

Usually translated as

astonished, after, contain

Origin

from G4012 and G2192

• perí (G4012)
• échō (G2192)

Occurrences

Periéchō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Acts (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Luke 5:9 — For he was astonished (περιέσχεν), and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
• Acts 23:25 — And he wrote a letter after (περιεχουσαν) this manner:
• 1 Peter 2:6 — Wherefore also it is contained (περιέχει) in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.