περιΐστημι periḯstēmi

Greek · Strong's G4026 · used 4 times in 4 verses

Meaning

to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from

In the King James Version: avoid, shun, stand by (round about)

Derivation: from G4012 (περί) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

John 11:42 I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”
Acts 25:7 When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove.
2 Timothy 2:16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.