Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4059

Strong's G4059 · Greek

περιτέμνω

peritémnō

Number
G4059
Language
Greek
Original word
περιτέμνω
Transliteration
peritémnō
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise

KJV: circumcise

Root / derivation: from G4012 (περί) and the base of G5114 (τομώτερος);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered περιτέμνω across 16 verses.

circumcised13×
circumcise4×
circumcising1×
have1×
him1×
ought1×
ye1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke2 verses
John1 verse
Acts6 verses
Acts 7:8

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 15:1

And certain men which came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 15:5

But 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.

Acts 15:24

Forasmuch 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 16:3

Him 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 21:21

And 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
Colossians1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4059 (peritémnō) mean?

to cut around, i.e. (specially) to 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 peritémnō 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 G4012 (περί) and the base of G5114 (τομώτερος);