G4029 — Perikeimai (To Lie Around / To Be Surrounded / To Wear)

G4029 · Greek · New Testament

Περικειμαι

Perikeimai

Verb

To Lie Around / To Be Surrounded / To Wear

Definition

From peri (around) and keimai (to lie). To be placed around, to be surrounded by, to wear. Used of the great cloud of witnesses surrounding believers.

Usage & Theological Significance

Hebrews 12:1 declares that believers are 'surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses.' This imagery of faithful saints from Hebrews 11 surrounding the present-day church is meant to inspire perseverance. We do not run the race alone.

Key Bible Verses

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders.

Acts 28:20 It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.

Mark 9:42 If anyone causes one of these little ones to sin, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck.

Hebrews 5:2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is beset by weakness.

Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised.

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