Strong's Greek · G2944

κυκλόω

kyklóō

compass (about), come (stand) round about

Definition

to encircle, i.e. surround

Derivation

from the same as G2945 (κύκλῳ);

Appears 5 times in Scripture

Acts 14:20

But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.

Hebrews 11:30

By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.

Luke 21:20

But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.

Revelation 20:9

And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them.

John 10:24

So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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