Strong's Lexicon pragmateia: Business, occupation, transaction Original Word: πραγματεία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πράσσω (prassō), meaning "to do" or "to practice." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pragmateia," related concepts can be found in terms like מִלְאָכָה (melachah, H4399), meaning "work" or "occupation," and עֲבוֹדָה (avodah, H5656), meaning "service" or "labor." Usage: The term "pragmateia" refers to the concept of business or occupation, encompassing the activities and transactions involved in managing affairs or conducting business. It implies a sense of diligence and responsibility in handling one's duties or tasks. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, business and trade were integral parts of daily life. The economy was largely based on agriculture, trade, and various crafts. The concept of "pragmateia" would have been familiar to early Christians, many of whom were engaged in various trades and occupations. The New Testament often uses business metaphors to illustrate spiritual truths, reflecting the importance of diligence and stewardship in both secular and spiritual matters. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4230 pragmateía – a necessary daily (business) transaction. See 4231 (pragmateuomai). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pragmateuomai Definition careful application, hard work NASB Translation affairs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4230: πραγματείαπραγματεία (T WH πραγματια; see Iota), πραγματείας, ἡ (πραγματεύομαι), prosecution of any affair; business, occupation: plural with the addition of τοῦ βίου, pursuits and occupations pertaining to civil life, opposed to warfare (A. V. the affairs of this life), 2 Timothy 2:4 (In the same and other senses in Greek writings from (Hippocrates), Xenophon, Plato down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance negotiation, transactionFrom pragmateuomai; a transaction, i.e. Negotiation -- affair. see GREEK pragmateuomai Forms and Transliterations πραγματεία πραγματείαι πραγματείαις πραγματείαν πραγματιαις πραγματίαις pragmateiais pragmateíaisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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