ΠΕΡΙΤΗΡΕΩ, περιτηρεω
PERITĒREŌ, peritēreō
Sounds Like: peh-ree-tay-REH-oh
Translations: observe closely, watch carefully, guard, keep watch over, keep
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΤΗΡΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'peri' (around, about) and 'tereo' (to keep, guard, observe). It means to observe or watch something very carefully, often with a sense of guarding or preserving it. It implies a close, continuous observation, sometimes with a hidden or malicious intent, or simply to keep something safe.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G4044 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΠΕΡΙΤΗΡΟΥΣΙΝ — they observe, they watch closely, they keep watch over, they guard carefully
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