Strong’s G4045

περιπίπτω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

peripiptó

Pronunciation

pe-ree-PEEP-to

Definition

To fall into, to encounter

Meaning

I fall into the midst of, am involved in, happen upon a place.

Usage

The verb "peripiptó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of falling into or encountering something, often unexpectedly. It conveys the idea of coming across a situation or circumstance, sometimes with a connotation of difficulty or trial. The term suggests an element of surprise or unplanned occurrence, emphasizing the suddenness or inevitability of the encounter.

Bible references

Luke 10:30;Acts 27:41;James 1:2