Strong's Lexicon peripoiésis: Possession, acquisition, preservation Original Word: περιποίησις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb περιποιέω (peripoieo), meaning "to make around" or "to preserve." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5459 סְגֻלָּה (segullah): Often translated as "treasured possession" or "special treasure," used in contexts such as Exodus 19:5 and Deuteronomy 7:6, where Israel is described as God's treasured possession. Usage: The term "peripoiésis" in the New Testament context refers to the act of obtaining or acquiring something, often with the connotation of a treasured possession or something preserved for a special purpose. It conveys the idea of something that is not only acquired but also cherished and protected. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of possession was significant, often associated with wealth, status, and inheritance. The idea of being a treasured possession would resonate with both Jewish and Gentile audiences, as it reflects themes of covenant and divine favor. In the Old Testament, Israel is frequently described as God's treasured possession, a theme that carries into the New Testament understanding of the Church as God's chosen people. HELPS Word-studies 4047 peripoíēsis (from 4012 /perí, "all-around" and 4160 /poiéō, "make") – properly, make one's own; completely obtain, i.e. as a full possession (to real advantage, LS) – literally, "for abundant (all-around) gain." [4047 (peripoíēsis) originally meant, " 'a making to remain over and above'; hence, 'preservation; preservation for one's self; acquisition; the thing acquired, or a possession' " (WS, 847); that is, "acquiring, obtaining, possessing, ownership" (Souter).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom peripoieó Definition preservation, acquisition NASB Translation gain (1), obtaining (1), possession (2), preserving (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4047: περιποίησιςπεριποίησις, περιποιήσεως, ἡ (περιποιέω); 1. a preserving, preservation: εἰς περιποίησιν ψυχῆς, to the preserving of the soul, namely, that it may be made partaker of eternal salvation (A. V. unto the saving of the soul), Hebrews 10:39 (Plato, deff., p. 415 c.). 2. possession, one's own property: 1 Peter 2:9 (Isaiah 43:20f); Ephesians 1:14 (on this passive see ἀπολύτρωσις, 2): 3. an obtaining: with a genitive of the thing to be obtained, 1 Thessalonians 5:9; 2 Thessalonians 2:14. STRONGS NT 4047a: περιρραίνωπεριρραίνω (Tdf. περιραίνω, with one rho ῥ; see Rho): perfect passive participle, περιρεραμμενος (cf. Mu); (περί and ῤαίνω to sprinkle); to sprinkle around, besprinkle: ἱμάτιον, passive, Revelation 19:13 Tdf. (others, βεβαμμένον (except WH ῥεραντισμενον, see ῤαντίζω, and their Appendix at the passage)). (Aristophanes, Menander, Philo, Plutarch, others; the Sept..) From peripoieomai; acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension, preservation -- obtain(-ing), peculiar, purchased, possession, saving. see GREEK peripoieomai Englishman's Concordance Ephesians 1:14 N-GFSGRK: ἀπολύτρωσιν τῆς περιποιήσεως εἰς ἔπαινον NAS: to the redemption of [God's own] possession, to the praise KJV: the redemption of the purchased possession, unto INT: [the] redemption of the acquired possession to praise 1 Thessalonians 5:9 N-AFS 2 Thessalonians 2:14 N-AFS Hebrews 10:39 N-AFS 1 Peter 2:9 N-AFS Strong's Greek 4047 |
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