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Strong's G1704 ἐμπεριπατέω (emperipateo)

Emperipateo means “walk in” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1704 — dibri in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1704
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 7

Strong's G1704 Quick Answer

Strong's G1704 ἐμπεριπατέω (emperipateo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. emperipateo (em-per-ee-pat-eh'-o) v. 1. to perambulate on a place 2. (figuratively) to be occupied among persons It has 8 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include walk. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
emperipateo (em-per-ee-pat-eh'-o) v. 1. to perambulate on a place 2. (figuratively) to be occupied among persons
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
walk

Meaning and Definition

emperipateo (em-per-ee-pat-eh'-o) v. 1. to perambulate on a place 2. (figuratively) to be occupied among persons [from G1722 and G4043] KJV: walk in Root(s): G1722, G4043

Original Word
ἐμπεριπατέω
Transliteration
emperipateo
Derivation
Root: περιπατέω R1: 1722 R2: 4043
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1704. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to walk in/among

Usage: ἐν-περι-πατέω, -ῶ (Rec. ἐμπ-, see: ἐν) [in LXX: Lev.26:12 Job.1:7, al. (הָלַךְ hithp.), Wis.19:21 ;] to walk about in or among: before ἐν., dative of person(s), 2Co.6:16 (LXX),† (AS)

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How Strong's G1704 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render emperipateo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G1704 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1704 (ἐμπεριπατέω) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1704 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1704 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 6:16 KJV

And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Strong's G1704 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 26:12 Septuagint / Brenton

and I will walk among you, and be your God, and ye shall be my people.

Deuteronomy 23:15 Septuagint / Brenton

Because the Lord thy God walks in thy camp to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemy before thy face; and thy camp shall be holy, and there shall not appear in thee a disgraceful thing, and so he shall turn away from thee.

2 Kingdoms 7:6 Septuagint / Brenton

For I have not dwelt in a house from the day that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt to this day, but I have been walking in a lodge and in a tent,

Strong's G1704 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 19:21 Septuagint / Brenton

On the other side, the flames wasted not the flesh of the corruptible living things, Though they walked therein; Neither melted they the icy kind of heavenly meat, that was of nature apt to melt.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1704.

Leviticus 26:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and I will walk among you, and be your God, and ye shall be my people.
Deuteronomy 23:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Because the Lord thy God walks in thy camp to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemy before thy face; and thy camp shall be holy, and there shall not appear in thee a disgraceful thing, and so he shall turn away from thee.
2 Kingdoms 7:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For I have not dwelt in a house from the day that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt to this day, but I have been walking in a lodge and in a tent,
Job 1:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to the devil, Whence art thou come? And the devil answered the Lord, and said, I am come from compassing the earth, and walking up and down in the world.
Job 2:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to the devil, Whence comest thou? Then the devil said before the Lord, I am come from going through the world, and walking about the whole earth.
Proverbs 30:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and a cock walking in boldly among the hens, and the goat leading the herd; and a king publicly speaking before a nation.
2 Corinthians 6:16 New Testament, KJV
And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Wisdom of Solomon 19:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
On the other side, the flames wasted not the flesh of the corruptible living things, Though they walked therein; Neither melted they the icy kind of heavenly meat, that was of nature apt to melt.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1704, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1704 FAQ

What does emperipateo (ἐμπεριπατέω) mean?

Emperipateo (Strong's G1704) is a Greek word most simply glossed "walk in". emperipateo (em-per-ee-pat-eh'-o) v. 1. to perambulate on a place 2. (figuratively) to be occupied among persons

How many times is emperipateo (ἐμπεριπατέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G1704 across 7 books.

Where can I study emperipateo (ἐμπεριπατέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1704 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate emperipateo (ἐμπεριπατέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as walk. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1704 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1704, with linked reader references where each row is available.