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Strong's G4062 περιτρέπω (peritrepo)

Peritrepo means “turn around” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4062 — madhebah (“golden city”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4062
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G4062 Quick Answer

Strong's G4062 περιτρέπω (peritrepo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. peritrepo (per-ee-trep'-o) v. 1. to turn around 2. (mentally) to craze It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include make. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
peritrepo (per-ee-trep'-o) v. 1. to turn around 2. (mentally) to craze
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
make

Meaning and Definition

peritrepo (per-ee-trep'-o) v. 1. to turn around 2. (mentally) to craze [from G4012 and the base of G5157] KJV: + make mad Root(s): G4012, G5157

Original Word
περιτρέπω
Transliteration
peritrepo
Derivation
Root: τροπή R1: 4012 R2: 5157
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4062. 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 drive insane

Usage: περι-τρέπω [in LXX: Wis.5:23 * ;] to turn about, turn: with accusative and, dative, Act.26:24 (cf. FlJ, Ant., ix, 4, 4).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4062 Is Translated

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

make Acts 26:24

How Strong's G4062 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • 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 G4062 (περιτρέπω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4062 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 G4062 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 26:24 KJV

And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.

Strong's G4062 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 5:23 Septuagint / Brenton

Yea, a mighty wind shall stand up against them, And like a storm shall blow them away: Thus iniquity shall lay waste the whole earth, And ill dealing shall overthrow the thrones of the mighty.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4062.

Acts 26:24 New Testament, KJV
And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
Wisdom of Solomon 5:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Yea, a mighty wind shall stand up against them, And like a storm shall blow them away: Thus iniquity shall lay waste the whole earth, And ill dealing shall overthrow the thrones of the mighty.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4062, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 26:24
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 5:23

Strong's G4062 FAQ

What does peritrepo (περιτρέπω) mean?

Peritrepo (Strong's G4062) is a Greek word most simply glossed "turn around". peritrepo (per-ee-trep'-o) v. 1. to turn around 2. (mentally) to craze

How many times is peritrepo (περιτρέπω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4062 across 2 books.

Where can I study peritrepo (περιτρέπω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4062 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate peritrepo (περιτρέπω)?

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

Does Strong's G4062 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4062, with linked reader references where each row is available.