Strong's Lexicon peritrepó: To turn about, to turn away, to pervert Original Word: περιτρέπω Word Origin: From the Greek words "peri" (around) and "trepo" (to turn) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "peritrepó," the concept of turning away or perverting can be related to Hebrew words like סוּר (sur, Strong's H5493), which means to turn aside or depart, and עָוַת (avah, Strong's H5753), meaning to pervert or distort. Usage: The verb "peritrepó" is used to describe the action of turning something around or away, often with the connotation of perverting or distorting its original purpose or meaning. In a biblical context, it can imply a deviation from truth or righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of turning or changing direction was often used metaphorically to describe changes in behavior, beliefs, or circumstances. The idea of perversion or distortion was significant in both philosophical and religious discussions, as maintaining the integrity of truth and moral standards was a central concern. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom peri and the same as tropé Definition to turn about NASB Translation driving (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4062: περιτρέπωπεριτρέπω; to turn about (περί, III. 1), to turn; to transfer or change by turning: τί or τινα εἰς τί, a person or thing into some state; once so in the N. T. viz. σε εἰς μανίαν περιτρέπει, is turning thee mad, Acts 26:24; τούς παρόντας εἰς χαράν περιεστρεψε, Josephus, Antiquities 9, 4, 4; τό θεῖον εἰς ὀργήν περιτραπεν, 2, 14, 1. In various other uses in Greek authors (from Lysias, and Plato on). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drive insaneFrom peri and the base of trope; to turn around, i.e. (mentally) to craze -- + make mad. see GREEK peri see GREEK trope Forms and Transliterations περιτρεπει περιτρέπει peritrepei peritrépeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |