17. agathopoios
Berean Strong's Lexicon
agathopoios: One who does good; a doer of good

Original Word: ἀγαθοποιός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: agathopoios
Pronunciation: ag-ath-op-oy-os
Phonetic Spelling: (ag-ath-op-oy-os')
Definition: One who does good; a doer of good
Meaning: a doer of that which is good.

Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: ἀγαθός (agathos), meaning "good," and ποιέω (poieo), meaning "to do" or "to make."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "agathopoios," the concept of doing good is reflected in Hebrew words such as טוֹב (tov), meaning "good," and עָשָׂה (asah), meaning "to do" or "to make."

Usage: The term "agathopoios" is used to describe someone who actively engages in doing good deeds or acts of kindness. It emphasizes the character and actions of a person who seeks to benefit others through their good works. In the New Testament, it is often used to encourage believers to live out their faith through tangible acts of goodness and righteousness.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as kindness, generosity, and benevolence were highly esteemed. The early Christian community adopted and expanded upon these values, emphasizing that good works should flow from a transformed heart and a desire to reflect the character of Christ. The concept of doing good was not merely about following societal norms but was deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, who called believers to be light in a dark world.

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Cognate: 17 agathopoiós (a substantival adjective, derived from 15 /agathopoiéō, "doing what is intrinsically good") – properly, one who does what is inherently good, i.e. what originates from God and is empowered by Him (used only in 1 Pet 2:14). See 18 (agathos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from agathos and poieó
Definition
doing well.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 17: ἀγαθοποιός

ἀγαθοποιός, , acting rightly, doing well: 1 Peter 2:14. (Sir. 42:14; Plutarch, de Isa. et Osir. § 42.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
beneficent, doing good

From agathos and poieo; a well-doer, i.e. Virtuous -- them that do well.

see GREEK agathos

see GREEK poieo

Forms and Transliterations
αγαθοποιων αγαθοποιών ἀγαθοποιῶν agathopoion agathopoiôn agathopoiōn agathopoiō̂n
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Peter 2:14 Adj-GMP
GRK: ἔπαινον δὲ ἀγαθοποιῶν
KJV: for the praise of them that do well.
INT: praise moreover well doers

Strong's Greek 17
1 Occurrence


ἀγαθοποιῶν — 1 Occ.

















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