Strong's G4059 · Greek
περιτέμνω
peritemno · /per-ee-tem'-no/
Definition
from 4012 and the base of 5114; to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise:--circumcise.
KJV: circumcise
Root / derivation: from 4012 and the base of 5114
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered περιτέμνω across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
Luke 2:21And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Acts6 verses
And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.
Acts 15:1And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said,3754 Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
Acts 15:5But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. rose: or, rose up, said they, certain
Acts 15:24Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
Acts 16:3Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
Acts 21:21And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians5 verses
But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:
Galatians 5:2Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
Galatians 5:3For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
Galatians 6:12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
Galatians 6:13For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4059 (peritemno) mean?
from 4012 and the base of 5114; to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise:--circumcise.
How many times does G4059 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4059 (περιτέμνω) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “circumcised.”
How is peritemno translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4059 is rendered as “circumcised” (13×), “circumcise” (4×), “circumcising” (1×), “have” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word περιτέμνω come from?
from 4012 and the base of 5114