Know the Word.

Greek word

periéchō

περιέχω

What it means

to hold all around, i.e. include, clasp

to hold all around, i.e. include, clasp (figuratively)

Where it comes from

from perí (περί) and échō (ἔχω)

How the King James translates it

  • astonished1
  • after1
  • contained1

Every place it appears 3

Luke5:9
Acts23:25
1 Peter2:6
periéchō — Greek word meaning “to hold all around, i.e. inclu”