περιοικέω
perioikeō
G4039
G:V
Greek
to dwell around
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Greek
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perioikeo describes people living around others, as those affected by fear in Luke 1:65.
The attested use describes people situated around others: in Luke 1:65, fear comes upon those living around them.
Senses in use
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Living in the surrounding area · dominant
In Luke 1:65, the present active accusative masculine plural participle identifies those upon whom fear came in the clause about people living around them. The APB renders the verse, “And fear came upon all who dwelt around them,” confirming the surrounding-location setting.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 1:65, the APB presents the clause as “all who dwelt around them.” This wording confirms the verse's setting without isolating every element of the Greek expression.