The meaning of “περιποίησις”
Understanding peripoíēsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
obtain(-ing), peculiar, purchased, possession, saving. - acquisition (the act or the thing) - by extension, preservation
περιποίησις
obtain(-ing), peculiar, purchased, possession, saving. - acquisition (the act or the thing) - by extension, preservation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 1:14 | “Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.” Word: περιποίησις (peripoíēsis) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:9 | “For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,” Word: περιποίησις (peripoíēsis) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:14 | “Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Word: περιποίησις (peripoíēsis) | |
| Hebrews 10:39 | “But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. ” Word: περιποίησις (peripoíēsis) |