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Lexicon :: Strong's G4043 - peripateō

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περιπατέω
Transliteration
peripateō (Key)
Pronunciation
per-ee-pat-eh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
95x in 28 unique form(s) TR
96x in 31 unique form(s) LXX
26x in 18 unique form(s)
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TDNT Reference: 5:940,804

Strong’s Definitions

περιπατέω peripatéō, per-ee-pat-eh'-o; from G4012 and G3961; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):—go, be occupied with, walk (about).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 96x

The KJV translates Strong's G4043 in the following manner: walk (93x), go (1x), walk about (1x), be occupied (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 96x
The KJV translates Strong's G4043 in the following manner: walk (93x), go (1x), walk about (1x), be occupied (1x).

  1. to walk

    1. to make one's way, progress; to make due use of opportunities

    2. Hebrew for, to live

      1. to regulate one's life

      2. to conduct one's self

      3. to pass one's life

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
περιπατέω peripatéō, per-ee-pat-eh'-o; from G4012 and G3961; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):—go, be occupied with, walk (about).
STRONGS G4043:
περιπατέω, περιπατῶ; imperfect 2 person singular περιεπάτεις, 3 person περιεπάτει, plural περιεπάτουν; future περιπατήσω; 1 aorist περιεπάτησα; pluperfect 3 person singular περιεπεπατήκει (Acts 14:8 Rec.elz), and without the augment (cf. Winers Grammar, § 12, 9; (Buttmann, 33 (29))) περιπεπατήκει (ibid. Rec.st Griesbach); the Sept. for הָלַך; to walk; (walk about A. V. 1 Peter 5:8);
a. properly, (as in Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, Isocrates, Josephus, Aelian, others): absolutely, Matthew 9:5; Matthew 11:5; Matthew 15:31; Mark 2:9 (Tdf. ὕπαγε; Mark 5:42; Mark 8:24; Mark 16:12; Luke 5:23; Luke 7:22; Luke 24:17; John 1:36; John 5:8f, 11; John 11:9; Acts 3:6, 8f, 12; Acts 14:8, 10; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 9:20; equivalent to to make one's way, make progress, in figurative discourse equivalent to to make a due use of opportunities, John 12:35a. with additions: γυμνός περιπατῇ, Revelation 16:15; ἐπάνω (τίνος), Luke 11:44; διά with the genitive of the thing, Revelation 21:24 (G L T Tr WH); ἐν with the dative of place, equivalent to to frequent, stay in, a place, Mark 11:27; John 7:1; John 10:23; Revelation 2:1; ἐν τισί, among persons, John 11:54; (περιεπάτεις ὅπου ἤθελες, of personal liberty, John 21:18); metaphorically, ἐν τῇ σκοτία, to be subject to error and sin, John 8:12; John 12:35b; 1 John 1:6; 1 John 2:11; ἐν with the dative of the garment one is clothed in, Mark 12:38; Luke 20:46; Revelation 3:4 (ἐν κοκκινοις, Epictetus diss. 3, 22, 10); ἐπί τῆς θαλάσσης (Matthew 14:25 R G; 26 L T Tr WH; Mark 6:48, 49), see ἐπί, A. I. 1 a. and 2 a.; ἐπί τήν θαλασσην, ἐπί τά ὕδατα (Matthew 14:25 L T Tr WH, 26 R G, 29), see ἐπί, C. I. 1 a.; (παρά τήν θάλασσαν, Matthew 4:18; Mark 1:16 Rec., see παρά, III. 1); μετά τίνος, to associate with one, to be one's companion, used of one's followers and votaries, John 6:66; Revelation 3:4.
b. Hebraistically, to live (cf. Winers Grammar, 32; common in Paul and John, but not found in James or in Peter (cf. ἀναστρέφω 3 b., ἀναστροφή)), i. e.
α. to regulate one's life, to conduct oneself (cf. ὁδός, 2 a., πορεύω, b. γ.): ἀξίως τίνος, Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:12; εὐσχημόνως, Romans 13:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:12; ἀκριβῶς, Ephesians 5:15; ἀτάκτως, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 11; ὡς or καθώς τίς, Ephesians 4:17; Ephesians 5:8, 15; οὕτω περιπατοῦντας καθώς, Philippians 3:17; (καθώς περιεπάτησεν... οὕτως περιπατεῖν, 1 John 2:6 (L Tr text WH omit οὕτω)); πῶς, καθώς, 1 Thessalonians 4:1; οὕτως, ὡς, 1 Corinthians 7:17; so that a nominative of quality must be sought from what follows, ἐχθροί τοῦ σταυροῦ τοῦ Χριστοῦ, Philippians 3:18. with a dative of the thing to which the life is given or consecrated: κώμοις, μέθαις, etc., Romans 13:13, cf. Fritzsche on Romans, vol. iii., p. 140f; with a dative of the standard according to which one governs his life (cf. Fritzsche as above, p. 142; also Buttmann, § 133, 22 b.; Winer's Grammar, 219 (205)): Acts 21:21; Galatians 5:16; 2 Corinthians 12:18; followed by ἐν with a dative denoting either the state in which one is flying, or the virtue or vice to which he is given (cf. ἐν, I. 5 e., p. 210b bottom): Romans 6:4; 2 Corinthians 4:2; Ephesians 2:2, 10; Ephesians 4:17; Ephesians 5:2; Colossians 3:7; Colossians 4:5; 2 John 1:4, 6; 3 John 1:3f; ἐν βρώμασι, of those who have fellowship in the sacrificial feasts, Hebrews 13:9; ἐν Χριστῷ (see ἐν, I. 6 b.), to live a life conformed to the union entered into with Christ, Colossians 2:6; κατά with an accusative of the person or thing furnishing the standard of living (Mark 7:5); 2 John 1:6; κατά ἄνθρωπον, 1 Corinthians 3:3; κατά σάρκα, Romans 8:1 Rec., Romans 8:4; Romans 14:15; 2 Corinthians 10:2.
β. equivalent to to pass (one's) life: ἐν σαρκί, in the body, 2 Corinthians 10:3; διά πίστεως (see διά, A. I. 2), 2 Corinthians 5:7. (Compare: ἐμπεριπατέω.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
4:18; 9:5; 11:5; 14:25; 14:25; 15:31
Mark
1:16; 2:9; 5:42; 6:48; 6:49; 7:5; 8:24; 11:27; 12:38; 16:12
Luke
5:23; 7:22; 11:44; 20:46; 24:17
John
1:36; 5:8; 5:11; 6:66; 7:1; 8:12; 10:23; 11:9; 11:54; 12:35; 12:35; 21:18
Acts
3:6; 3:8; 3:12; 14:8; 14:8; 14:10; 21:21
Romans
6:4; 8:1; 8:4; 13:13; 13:13; 14:15
1 Corinthians
3:3; 7:17
2 Corinthians
4:2; 5:7; 10:2; 10:3; 12:18
Galatians
5:16
Ephesians
2:2; 2:10; 4:1; 4:17; 4:17; 5:2; 5:8; 5:15; 5:15
Philippians
3:17; 3:18
Colossians
1:10; 2:6; 3:7; 4:5
1 Thessalonians
2:12; 4:1; 4:12
2 Thessalonians
3:6; 3:11
Hebrews
13:9
1 Peter
5:8; 5:8
1 John
1:6; 2:6; 2:11
2 John
1:4; 1:6; 1:6
3 John
1:3
Revelation
2:1; 3:4; 3:4; 9:20; 16:15; 21:24

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4043 matches the Greek περιπατέω (peripateō),
which occurs 26 times in 26 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 3:8

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 3:8 - When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man[fn] and his wife heard the LORD God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the LORD God among the trees.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 3:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 3:10 - He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 21:19

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 21:19 - If he is later able to walk outside again, even with a crutch, the assailant will not be punished but must compensate his victim for lost wages and provide for his full recovery.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 21:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 21:24 - Then the people of Israel departed by tribes and families, and they returned to their own homes.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 17:39

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 17:39 - David put it on, strapped the sword over it, and took a step or two to see what it was like, for he had never worn such things before.
“I can’t go in these,” he protested to Saul. “I’m not used to them.” So David took them off again.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 11:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 11:2 - Late one afternoon, after his midday rest, David got out of bed and was walking on the roof of the palace. As he looked out over the city, he noticed a woman of unusual beauty taking a bath.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:3 - “Remember, O LORD, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single-mindedly, always doing what pleases you.” Then he broke down and wept bitterly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Est 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEst 2:11 - Every day Mordecai would take a walk near the courtyard of the harem to find out about Esther and what was happening to her.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:8 - He alone has spread out the heavens
and marches on the waves of the sea.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:25 - The arrow is pulled from their back,
and the arrowhead glistens with blood.[fn]
The terrors of death are upon them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 38:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:16 - “Have you explored the springs from which the seas come?
Have you explored their depths?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 12:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 12:8 - even though the wicked strut about,
and evil is praised throughout the land.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:3 - you lay out the rafters of your home in the rain clouds.
You make the clouds your chariot;
you ride upon the wings of the wind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 115:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 115:7 - They have hands but cannot feel,
and feet but cannot walk,
and throats but cannot make a sound.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 135:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:17 - They have ears but cannot hear,
and noses but cannot smell.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:22 - When you walk, their counsel will lead you.
When you sleep, they will protect you.
When you wake up, they will advise you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:28 - Can he walk on hot coals
and not blister his feet?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:20 - I walk in righteousness,
in paths of justice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:31 - Don’t gaze at the wine, seeing how red it is,
how it sparkles in the cup, how smoothly it goes down.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 4:15

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 4:15 - But then everyone rushes to the side of yet another youth[fn] who replaces him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 11:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 11:9 - Young people,[fn] it’s wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 8:7 - Therefore, the Lord will overwhelm them with a mighty flood from the Euphrates River[fn]—the king of Assyria and all his glory. This flood will overflow all its channels

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 59:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 59:9 - So there is no justice among us,
and we know nothing about right living.
We look for light but find only darkness.
We look for bright skies but walk in gloom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 3:23

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 3:23 - So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, securely tied, fell into the roaring flames.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 3:25

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 3:25 - “Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god[fn]!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 4:29

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:29 - Twelve months later he was taking a walk on the flat roof of the royal palace in Babylon.
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