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Strong's G4017 περιβλέπω (periblepo)

periblepo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4017 — mibsam in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4017
Language Greek
Linked Usages 17
Books 10

Strong's G4017 Quick Answer

Strong's G4017 περιβλέπω (periblepo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. periblepo (per-ee-blep'-o) v. 1. to look all around [from G4012 and G991] It has 17 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include looked and looking. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
periblepo (per-ee-blep'-o) v. 1. to look all around [from G4012 and G991]
Usage
17 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
looked and looking

Meaning and Definition

periblepo (per-ee-blep'-o) v. 1. to look all around [from G4012 and G991] KJV: look (round) about (on) Root(s): G4012, G991

Original Word
περιβλέπω
Transliteration
periblepo
Derivation
Root: βλέπω R1: 4012 R2: 991
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4017. 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 look around

Usage: περι-βλέπω [in LXX for שׁוּר, etc. ;] to look around (at). Mid., to look about one (at) : absol., Mrk.9:8 10:23; with inf., Mrk.5:32; with accusative of person(s), Mrk.3:5, 34, Luk.6:10; πάντα, Mrk.11:11.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4017 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render periblepo, 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.

looked Mark 3:5 looking Luke 6:10

How Strong's G4017 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 7 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 G4017 (περιβλέπω) appears 10 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4017 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 G4017 in the New Testament

7 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 3:5 KJV

And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

Mark 3:34 KJV

And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

Mark 5:32 KJV

And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

Strong's G4017 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 19:17 Septuagint / Brenton

And it came to pass when they brought them out, that they said, Save thine own life by all means; look not round to that which is behind, nor stay in all the country round about, escape to the mountain, lest perhaps thou be overtaken together with them.

Exodus 2:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And having looked round this way and that way, he sees no one; and he smote the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.

Joshua 8:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And when the inhabitants of Ai looked round behind them, then they saw the smoke going up out of the city to heaven, and they were no longer able to flee this way or that way.

Strong's G4017 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Tobit 10:7 Septuagint / Brenton

But she said, Hold thy peace, and deceive me not; my son is dead. And she went out every day into the way which they went, and did eat no meat in the daytime, and ceased not whole nights to bewail her son Tobias, until the fourteen days of the wedding were expired, which Raguel had sworn that he should spend there. Then Tobias said to Raguel,

Tobit 11:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Now Anna sat looking about toward the way for her son.

Wisdom of Sirach 9:7 Septuagint / Brenton

Look not round about thee in the streets of the city, Neither wander thou in the solitary places thereof.

Usage Excerpts

First 17 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4017.

Genesis 19:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass when they brought them out, that they said, Save thine own life by all means; look not round to that which is behind, nor stay in all the country round about, escape to the mountain, lest perhaps thou be overtaken together with them.
Exodus 2:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And having looked round this way and that way, he sees no one; and he smote the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.
Joshua 8:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And when the inhabitants of Ai looked round behind them, then they saw the smoke going up out of the city to heaven, and they were no longer able to flee this way or that way.
3 Kingdoms 21:40 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass, that thy servant looked round this way and that way, and the man was gone. And the king of Israel said to him, Behold, thou hast also destroyed snares set for me.
Job 7:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The eye of him that sees me shall not see me again: Thine eyes are upon me, and I am no more.
Mark 3:5 New Testament, KJV
And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
Mark 3:34 New Testament, KJV
And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
Mark 5:32 New Testament, KJV
And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
Mark 9:8 New Testament, KJV
And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.
Mark 10:23 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Mark 11:11 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.
Luke 6:10 New Testament, KJV
And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
Tobit 10:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But she said, Hold thy peace, and deceive me not; my son is dead. And she went out every day into the way which they went, and did eat no meat in the daytime, and ceased not whole nights to bewail her son Tobias, until the fourteen days of the wedding were expired, which Raguel had sworn that he should spend there. Then Tobias said to Raguel,
Tobit 11:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now Anna sat looking about toward the way for her son.
Wisdom of Sirach 9:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Look not round about thee in the streets of the city, Neither wander thou in the solitary places thereof.
Baruch 4:36 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O Jerusalem, look about thee toward the east, and behold the joy that cometh unto thee from God.
Baruch 5:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Arise, O Jerusalem, and stand on high, and look about toward the east, and behold thy children gathered from the west unto the east by the word of the Holy One, rejoicing in the remembrance of God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4017, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 6 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Tobit 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4017 FAQ

What does periblepo (περιβλέπω) mean?

Strong's G4017 is a Greek entry for G4017 περιβλέπω (periblepo). periblepo (per-ee-blep'-o) v. 1. to look all around [from G4012 and G991]

How many times is periblepo (περιβλέπω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 17 linked usages for Strong's G4017 across 10 books.

Where can I study periblepo (περιβλέπω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4017 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate periblepo (περιβλέπω)?

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

Does Strong's G4017 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4017, with linked reader references where each row is available.