Word Study

The meaning of ποιέω

Understanding poiéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ποιέω

Phoneticpoy-eh'-o
Transliterationpoiéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. - to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

508 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 17:4

Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Romans 7:20

Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

Philippians 2:14

Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

2 Timothy 4:5

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

1 Peter 3:11

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
508x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew71
Mark45
Luke79
John97
Acts62
Romans23
1 Corinthians13
2 Corinthians7
Galatians6
Ephesians10
Philippians3
Colossians2
1 Thessalonians4
2 Thessalonians1
1 Timothy4
2 Timothy1
Titus1
Philemon3
Hebrews18
James10
1 Peter3
2 Peter3
1 John11
3 John3
Jude2
Revelation26

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ποιέω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 17:4?