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Strong's G4027 περικάθαρμα (perikatharma)

Perikatharma means “filth” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4027 — migdalel in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4027
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G4027 Quick Answer

Strong's G4027 περικάθαρμα (perikatharma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. perikatharma (per-ee-kath'-ar-mah) n. 1. something cleaned off all around, i.e. refuse (figuratively) [from a compound of G4012 and G2508] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include all. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
perikatharma (per-ee-kath'-ar-mah) n. 1. something cleaned off all around, i.e. refuse (figuratively) [from a compound of G4012 and G2508]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
all

Meaning and Definition

perikatharma (per-ee-kath'-ar-mah) n. 1. something cleaned off all around, i.e. refuse (figuratively) [from a compound of G4012 and G2508] KJV: filth Root(s): G4012, G2508

Original Word
περικάθαρμα
Transliteration
perikatharma
Derivation
Root: καθαίρω R1: 4012 R2: 2508
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4027. 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)

garbage

Usage: περι-κάθαρμα, -τος, τό (περικαθαίρω, to purify on all sides or completely, Deu.18:10, Jos.5:4, 4Ma.1:29*), [in LXX: Pro.21:18 (כֹּפֶר)* ;] __1. a victim, expiation (Pr, l.with). __2. refuse, rubbish: pl., 1Co.4:13 (see ICC, in l).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4027 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render perikatharma, 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 G4027 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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 1 linked usage.
  • 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4027 (περικάθαρμα) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4027 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 G4027 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 4:13 KJV

Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

Strong's G4027 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 21:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4027.

Proverbs 21:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.
1 Corinthians 4:13 New Testament, KJV
Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4027, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G4027 FAQ

What does perikatharma (περικάθαρμα) mean?

Perikatharma (Strong's G4027) is a Greek word most simply glossed "filth". perikatharma (per-ee-kath'-ar-mah) n. 1. something cleaned off all around, i.e. refuse (figuratively) [from a compound of G4012 and G2508]

How many times is perikatharma (περικάθαρμα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4027 across 2 books.

Where can I study perikatharma (περικάθαρμα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4027 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate perikatharma (περικάθαρμα)?

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

Does Strong's G4027 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4027, with linked reader references where each row is available.