Strong’s G4016

περιβάλλω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

periballó

Pronunciation

pe-ree-BAL-lo

Definition

To clothe, to put on, to wrap around, to surround

Meaning

I cast around, wrap a garment about, put on; hence mid: I put on to myself, clothe myself, dress; I draw (a line).

Usage

The verb "periballó" primarily means to clothe or to dress someone by wrapping garments around them. It can also imply surrounding or enveloping something or someone. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe being clothed with attributes or qualities, such as righteousness or power.

Bible references

Matthew 6:29;Matthew 6:31;Matthew 25:36;Matthew 25:38;Matthew 25:43;Mark 14:51;Mark 16:5;Luke 12:27;Luke 23:11;John 19:2;Acts 12:8;Revelation 3:5;Revelation 3:18;Revelation 4:4;Revelation 7:9;Revelation 7:13;Revelation 10:1;Revelation 11:3;Revelation 12:1;Revelation 17:4;Revelation 18:16;Revelation 19:8;Revelation 19:13