ΠΕΡΙΛΑΚΙΖΩ, περιλακιζω
PERILAKIZŌ, perilakizō
Sounds Like: peh-ree-la-KEE-zoh
Translations: to tear around, to tear in pieces, to rend
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΛΑΚΙΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the action of tearing or rending something completely or violently. It is a compound word formed from 'peri' (around, about) and 'lakizo' (to tear, rend). The prefix 'peri-' intensifies the action, suggesting tearing all around or into many pieces. It implies a forceful and destructive action.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G4028 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΠΕΡΙΛΑΚΙΖΟΜΕΝΑΣ — being torn around, being rent around, being lacerated around
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