Strong’s G4012

περί

Part of speech

Preposition

Transliteration

peri

Pronunciation

pe-REE

Definition

about, concerning, around, on account of

Meaning

(a) gen: about, concerning, (b) acc: around.

Usage

The Greek preposition "peri" is used to denote a variety of relationships, primarily concerning the subject or topic at hand. It can indicate "about" or "concerning" when referring to a subject matter, "around" when describing spatial relationships, and "on account of" when explaining reasons or causes. It is a versatile preposition that helps to clarify the focus or direction of a statement.

Bible references

Matthew 2:8;Matthew 3:4;Matthew 4:6;Matthew 6:28;Matthew 8:18;Matthew 9:36;Matthew 11:7;Matthew 11:10;Matthew 12:36;Matthew 15:7;Matthew 16:11;Matthew 17:13;Matthew 18:6;Matthew 18:19;Matthew 19:17;Matthew 20:3;Matthew 20:5;Matthew 20:6;Matthew 20:9;Matthew 20:24;Matthew 21:45;Matthew 22:16;Matthew 22:31;Matthew 22:42;Matthew 24:36