4031. perikratés
Strong's Lexicon
perikratés: Dominant, having control, prevailing

Original Word: περικρατής
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: perikratés
Pronunciation: pe-ree-krah-TACE
Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-krat-ace')
Definition: Dominant, having control, prevailing
Meaning: having full power over, mastering, gaining control over.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "peri" (around) and "kratos" (strength, power).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "perikratés," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like "גָּבַר" (gabar - to prevail, be strong) and "חָזַק" (chazaq - to be strong, firm).

Usage: The term "perikratés" is used to describe someone or something that has control or dominance over a situation or entity. It conveys the idea of prevailing strength or power that encompasses or surrounds.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, strength and power were highly valued traits, often associated with leadership and authority. The concept of being "perikratés" would have been understood as having the ability to maintain control and exert influence, whether in a political, military, or personal context. This term reflects the cultural emphasis on power dynamics and the importance of being able to assert one's will effectively.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from peri and kratos
Definition
having full command of
NASB Translation
under control (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4031: περικρατής

περικρατής, περικρατες (κράτος), τίνος, having full power over a thing: (περικρατής γενέσθαι τῆς σκάφης, to secure), Acts 27:16. (Susanna, 39; the Alex. manuscript; ecclesiastical writings.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
having power

From peri and kratos; strong all around, i.e. A master (manager) -- + come by.

see GREEK peri

see GREEK kratos

Forms and Transliterations
περικρατεις περικρατείς περικρατεῖς perikrateis perikrateîs
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 27:16 Adj-NMP
GRK: ἰσχύσαμεν μόλις περικρατεῖς γενέσθαι τῆς
NAS: the [ship's] boat under control.
KJV: much work to come by the boat:
INT: we were able with difficulty control to gain of the

Strong's Greek 4031
1 Occurrence


περικρατεῖς — 1 Occ.















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