Strong’s G4020

περιεργάζομαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

periergazomai

Pronunciation

pe-ree-er-GAD-zom-ahee

Definition

To meddle, to be a busybody, to engage in unnecessary or intrusive activity.

Meaning

I overdo, am a busybody, waste my labor about (a thing).

Usage

The verb περιεργάζομαι is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is overly involved in matters that do not concern them, often to the detriment of their own responsibilities. It conveys the idea of being a busybody or meddler, someone who is preoccupied with the affairs of others rather than focusing on their own duties.

Bible references

2 Thessalonians 3:11