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περί (peri) means “about” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

περί Greek · G4012 331 tagged occurrences in 303 verses

Pronunciation guide: per-ee' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G4012

περί · peri · about

περί, prep. with genitive, accusative (in cl. also with dative; cf. M, Pr., 105f.), with radical sense round about (as distinct from ἀμφί, on both sides). I. C. genitive, 1. of place, about (poët.). 2. Causal, about, on account of, concerning, in reference to: Mat.2:8, Mrk.1:44, Luk.4:38, Jhn.16:26, Act.28:21, al. mult.; τὰ περί, with genitive, the things concerning one, one's state or case: Mrk.5:27, Act.1:3 28:15, Eph.6:22, al.; at the beginning of a sentence, περί, regarding, as to, 1Co.7:1, al.; in the sense on account of (Mat.26:28, 1Co.1:13, al.), often with ὑπέρ as variant (cf. M, Pr., 105). II. C. accusative, 1. of place, about, around: Mat.3:4, Mrk.1:6, Luk.13:8, Act.22:6, al.; οἱ περί, with accusative of person(s), of one's associates, friends, etc., Mrk.4:10, Luk.22:49, Jhn.11:19, Act.13:13; οἱ περὶ τ. τοιαῦτα ἐργάται, Act.19:25; metaphorically, about, as to, concerning: 1Ti.1:19 6:4 2Ti.2:18 3:8, Tit.2:7; τὰ περὶ ἐμέ, Php.2:23; αἱ περὶ τ. λοιπὰ ἐπιθυμίαι, Mrk.4:19. 2. Of time, in a loose reckoning, about, near: Mat.20:3, 5 6, 9 27:46, Mrk.6:48, Act.10:3, 9 22:6. III. In composition: round about (περιβάλλω, περίκειμαι), beyond, over and above (περιποιέω, περιλείπω), to excess (περιεργάζομαι, περισσεύω). (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

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

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How translators render G4012

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
about 142
for 46
around 15
of 10
concerning 8
on 8
from 5
in 5
vvv 5
as to 4
in regard to 4
regarding 4
on behalf of 3
over 3
with 3
against 2
it is because of 2
also to 1
any of 1
as a sacrifice for 1
as an offering for 1
as for 1
at 1
at about 1
by all the 1
for the sins of 1
how 1
in the loss of 1
involved 1
involving 1
it is concerning 1
on behalf 1
over the issue of 1
speak about 1
that 1
the vicinity of 1
this is 1
to 1
to see 1
why 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
of 150
for 59
concerning 41
about 28
as touching 6
touching 4
at 3
on 3
whereof 3
against 2
over 2
above 1
abroad 1
affairs 1
and his company 1
behalf 1
concerning the things 1
forasmuch 1
having their 1
in 1
it be for 1
of the things pertaining to 1
round about 1
such 1
thereabout 1
thereof 1
they that were about 1
to 1
which concern 1
with 1

Verses containing G4012

Page 6 of 7. 303 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

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  2. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

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  3. 1 Timothy 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.

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  4. 1 Timothy 1:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

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  5. 1 Timothy 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

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  6. 1 Timothy 6:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

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  7. 2 Timothy 1:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

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  8. 2 Timothy 2:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

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  9. 2 Timothy 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.

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  10. Titus 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

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  11. Titus 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

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  12. Titus 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

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  13. Philemon 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.

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  14. Hebrews 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.

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  15. Hebrews 4:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For somewhere He has spoken about the seventh day in this manner: “And on the seventh day God rested from all His works.”

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  16. Hebrews 4:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.

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  17. Hebrews 5:3 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

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  18. Hebrews 5:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.

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  19. Hebrews 6:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.

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  20. Hebrews 7:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

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  21. Hebrews 9:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

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  22. Hebrews 10:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight.

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  23. Hebrews 10:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”

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  24. Hebrews 10:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In the passage above He says, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor did You delight in them” (although they are offered according to the law).

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  25. Hebrews 10:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed.

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  26. Hebrews 10:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,

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  27. Hebrews 11:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

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  28. Hebrews 11:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.

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  29. Hebrews 11:22 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.

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  30. Hebrews 11:32 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,

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  31. Hebrews 11:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.

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  32. Hebrews 13:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.

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  33. Hebrews 13:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

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  34. 1 Peter 1:10 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,

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  35. 1 Peter 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

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  36. 1 Peter 3:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,

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  37. 1 Peter 5:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

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  38. 2 Peter 1:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

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  39. 2 Peter 3:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction.

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  40. 1 John 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.

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  41. 1 John 2:2 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

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  42. 1 John 2:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.

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  43. 1 John 2:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

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  44. 1 John 4:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

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  45. 1 John 5:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.

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  46. 1 John 5:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.

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  47. 1 John 5:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.

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  48. 3 John 1:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.

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  49. Jude 1:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.

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  50. Jude 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.

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