G4012

περί

peri

Preposition · From the base of πέραν (G4008)

From the base of G4008; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):—(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, × and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, × how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, × (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).

Outline

  1. about, concerning, on account of, because of, around, near

Usages (3/7)

John 16:9

Strongs concordance

John 17:9

Breakdown

I pray not for the world World here is κόσμος (ko'-smos), which is referring to Israel, i.e. Yahawashi was praying only for the elect of Israel.

Strongs concordance

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