κυκλόωkyklóō
to encircle, i.e. surround
Greek (New Testament) · G2944
Meanings
1. to move in a circle, revolve.
2. to surround, encircle: with accusative of person, John 10:24, Acts 14:20; passive, Luke 21:20, Hebrews 11:30 (cf. περι-κυκλόω).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Luke 21:20 “And when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time of its destruction has arrived.
- John 10:24 The people surrounded him and asked, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”
- Acts 14:20 But as the believers gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. The next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.
- Hebrews 11:30 It was by faith that the people of Israel marched around Jericho for seven days, and the walls came crashing down.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.