Lexical Definition
περιπείρω peripeírō (per-ee-pi'-ro) to pierce G:V
from περί and the base of πέραν
pierce through.
- to penetrate entirely, i.e. transfix (figuratively)
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| περιέπειραν | pierced | 1Tim.6.10 |
Abbott-Smith
*† περι-πείρω,
to put on a spit, hence, to pierce: metaph., ἑαυτὸν . . . ὀδύναις, I Ti 6:10.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Timothy | 6:10 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
περιπείρω,
put on a spit, π. τι περὶ λόγχην [Refs 1st c.AD+]: metaphorically, pierce, ἑαυτοὺς π. ὀδύναις [NT]:—passive, to be spitted or pierced, ξίφεσι καὶ λόγχαις [Refs 1st c.BC+]: metaphorically, to become entangled, δυσαναπορεύτοις βαράθροις περιπαρέντες [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II run into, τοὺς ὀδόντας τῇ δειρῇ [Refs 4th c.AD+]:—passive, ἄγκιστρα περιπαρέντα τοῖς ἰχθύσι [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Tim.6.10