Greek Word Study
The meaning of “περιποιέομαι”
Understanding peripoiéomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from περί and ποιέω purchase. - to make around oneself, i.e. acquire (buy)
G4046
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
περιποιέομαι
Phoneticper-ee-poy-eh'-om-ahee
Transliterationperipoiéomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from περί and ποιέω purchase. - to make around oneself, i.e. acquire (buy)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 20:28 | “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.” Word: περιποιέομαι (peripoiéomai) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:13 | “For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.” Word: περιποιέομαι (peripoiéomai) |