περιοχή
periochē
G4042
G:N-F / G:V
Greek
passage
1
Occurrences
1
Books
Greek
Language
Perioche denotes the portion of Scripture being read, introducing the quoted words in Acts 8:32.
The attested use identifies a particular portion of Scripture that is being read and then quoted.
Senses in use
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A Scripture portion being read · dominant
In Acts 8:32, the nominative singular feminine form introduces the portion of Scripture being read before the quotation about a sheep led to slaughter. The APB renders the clause, "The passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 8:32, the APB presents the clause as "The passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this,".