Strong's Lexicon agathopoiia: Doing good, well-doing Original Word: ἀγαθοποιΐα Word Origin: Derived from ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoieō), which means "to do good" or "to do well." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "agathopoiia," the concept of doing good is reflected in Hebrew words such as טוֹב (tov, Strong's H2896), meaning "good" or "pleasant," and עָשָׂה (asah, Strong's H6213), meaning "to do" or "to make." Usage: The term "agathopoiia" refers to the act or practice of doing good deeds or performing acts of kindness and righteousness. It emphasizes the moral and ethical actions that reflect a godly character. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the Christian duty to live out one's faith through tangible acts of goodness and service to others. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of doing good was often linked to philosophical teachings about virtue and ethics. However, in the Christian context, "agathopoiia" is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, who exemplified perfect goodness and called His followers to imitate His example. The early Christian community was known for its charitable acts and care for the needy, which set them apart in a society that often valued power and status over compassion. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 16 agathopoiía (from 15 /agathopoiéō, "do what is intrinsically good") – properly, well-doing; what is constitutionally (inherently) good, i.e. what originates from faith (4102 /pístis, "God's inworked persuasion") and therefore is His work (used only in 1 Pet 4:19). See 18 (agathos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom agathopoios Definition welldoing NASB Translation doing what (1), doing what is right (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 16: ἀγαθοποιΐᾳἀγαθοποιΐᾳ (WH (see Iota)), (ας, ἡ, a course of right action, well-doing: ἐν ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ, 1 Peter 4:19 equivalent to ἀγαθοποιοῦντες acting uprightly (cf. xii. Patr. Jos. § 18); if we read here with L Tr marginal reading ἐν ἀγαθοποιΐαις we must understand it of single acts of rectitude (cf. Winers Grammar, § 27, 3; Buttmann, § 123, 2). (In ecclesiastical writings ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ denotes beneficence.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance well-doing. From agathopoios; well-doing, i.e. Virtue -- well-doing. see GREEK agathopoios Forms and Transliterations αγαθοποιια αγαθοποιϊα ἀγαθοποιίᾳ ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ agathopoiia agathopoiíāiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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