The meaning of “ποιέω”
Understanding poiéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewra...
ποιέω
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)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: ποιέω (poiéō) | |
| 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.” Word: ποιέω (poiéō) | |
| Philippians 2:14 | “Do all things without murmurings and disputings:” Word: ποιέω (poiéō) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:5 | “But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.” Word: ποιέω (poiéō) | |
| 1 Peter 3:11 | “Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.” Word: ποιέω (poiéō) |