ΠΕΡΙΟΝΥΧΙΖΩ, περιονυχιζω
PERIONYCHIZŌ, perionychizō
Sounds Like: peh-ree-oh-ny-KHEE-zoh
Translations: to scratch around, to scratch, to tear with nails
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΟΝΥΧΙΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the action of scratching or tearing with the nails, often implying a vigorous or destructive action. It can be used to describe animals scratching or tearing at something, or metaphorically, a person's actions that are destructive or harmful, like tearing down or destroying something. It is a compound word formed from 'peri' (around) and 'onyx' (nail/claw), suggesting an action done 'around the nails' or 'with the nails'.
Inflection: Present Active Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G4026 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ΠΕΡΙΟΝΥΧΙΕΙΣ — you will pare the nails, you will trim the nails, you will cut the nails
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