G4046
περιποιέομαι
to make around oneself, i.e. acquire (buy)
Transliteration
peripoiéomaiPronunciation
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to make around oneself, i.e. acquire (buy)
περιποιέομαι(peripoiéomai)
Strong’s Definition
to make around oneself, i.e. acquire (buy)
middle voice from G4012 (περί) and G4160 (ποιέω);
“Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.”
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Strong's G4046: A compound verb combining περί (around) and ποιέω (to make/do), meaning "to acquire for oneself, to purchase, to preserve." Used particularly of Christ's purchase of the church with His blood and God's preservation of His people, emphasizing divine ownership and protection.
U- Unveiling the Word
Περιποιέω represents both acquisition and preservation. As a compound word, it combines the encompassing aspect of περί with the making/doing of ποιέω, creating a picture of complete acquisition or preservation for oneself. In the New Testament, it appears primarily in the context of Christ's redemption of the church through His blood. The word carries profound theological significance about divine ownership and preservation. Early church writers used it to discuss both Christ's purchase of believers and God's ongoing protection of His people. Today, it reminds believers of both their redemption cost and their secure position in Christ.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words: The prefix περί adds "completely" to ποιέω "to make/do," emphasizing thorough acquisition
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Verbal Features:
Examples: acquire, acquires, acquired, acquiring
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes acquisition through purchase. Thayer's notes its redemptive context. LSJ provides examples of preservation. Vine's connects it to church ownership. Strong's emphasizes making something one's own. Moulton and Milligan document its commercial use.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He [purchased] with His own blood." (Acts 20:28)
Additional References:
1 Timothy 3:13
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Περιποιέω powerfully illustrates Christ's redemptive work. The price He paid to acquire His church demonstrates His great love, while the ongoing preservation shows His faithful care. This promotes the good news by emphasizing both the cost of our salvation and the security of our position in Christ.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4046: Compound verb expressing both acquisition and preservation. Used particularly of Christ's purchase of the church and God's preservation of His people. Emphasizes both redemptive cost and divine protection.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: #Redemption #Church #Purchase #Preservation #BiblicalGreek #CompoundVerbs #Salvation #Protection #Divine Ownership #Security