ΠΕΡΙΟΡΥΣΣΟΥΣΙΝ, περιορυσσουσιν
PERIORYSSOUSIN, perioryssousin
Sounds Like: peh-ree-o-RY-soo-sin
Translations: dig around, dig about, dig down, undermine
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΟΡΥΣΣΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'περί' (around) and 'ὀρύσσω' (to dig). It means to dig all around something, to dig a trench around it, or to undermine it by digging. It describes an action of encircling something with a dug-out area, often with the intent to capture or destroy it.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural
Strong’s number: G4026 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Seven — 6:21
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