◄ 4047. peripoiésis ►
Strong's Lexicon peripoiésis: Possession, acquisition, preservation Original Word: περιποίησις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: peripoiésis Pronunciation: pe-ree-poy'-ay-sis Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-poy'-ay-sis) Definition: acquiring, obtaining, possessing, possession, ownership. Meaning: The term περιποίησις generally refers to the act of obtaining, acquiring, or preserving something. It can also imply a possession or something that is specially treasured or valued. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb περιποιέω (peripoieō), which means "to make around" or "to preserve for oneself." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek concept of περιποίησις can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas of possession and value. Notable among these is Strong's Hebrew entry 5459 סְגֻלָּה (segullah), which refers to a treasured possession or special property, often used to describe Israel's unique status as God's chosen people (e.g., Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 7:6). Another related term is Strong's Hebrew entry 2722 חֵפֶץ (chephets), meaning delight or pleasure, which can also imply something that is highly valued or desired. These Hebrew terms provide a rich background for understanding the New Testament usage of περιποίησις, emphasizing the continuity of God's redemptive purposes across both Testaments. Usage: The word περιποίησις is used in the New Testament to denote the concept of obtaining or possessing something valuable, often in a spiritual or redemptive context. Context: The term περιποίησις appears in several New Testament passages, each highlighting a different aspect of God's redemptive work and the believer's relationship with Him. In Ephesians 1:14, it is used to describe the Holy Spirit as a "pledge of our inheritance, until the redemption of those who are God's possession," emphasizing the believer's secure status as God's treasured possession. Similarly, in 1 Peter 2:9, believers are described as "a people for God's own possession," underscoring their unique identity and purpose in God's plan. The concept of περιποίησις also appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:9, where it is associated with salvation, indicating that believers are destined to obtain salvation through Jesus Christ. These passages collectively highlight the theme of divine ownership and the special status of believers as God's cherished possession, reflecting the transformative power of God's grace and the believer's secure hope in Christ. 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 Origin from peripoieó Definition preservation, acquisition NASB Translation gain (1), obtaining (1), possession (2), preserving (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4047: περιποίησις περιποίησις, 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: περιρραίνω περιρραίνω (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..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance acquisition, possession From peripoieomai; acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension, preservation -- obtain(-ing), peculiar, purchased, possession, saving. see GREEK peripoieomai Forms and Transliterations περιποιησεως περιποιήσεως περιποιησιν περιποίησιν περιπόλια περιπόρφυρα περίπτερα περίπτερον περιπτώματι περιρραίνων περιρρανεί περιρρανείς peripoieseos peripoiēseōs peripoiḗseos peripoiḗseōs peripoiesin peripoiēsin peripoíesin peripoíēsin Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ephesians 1:14 N-GFS GRK: 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 GRK: ἀλλὰ εἰς περιποίησιν σωτηρίας διὰ NAS: us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation KJV: but to obtain salvation by INT: but for obtaining salvation through 2 Thessalonians 2:14 N-AFS GRK: ἡμῶν εἰς περιποίησιν δόξης τοῦ NAS: our gospel, that you may gain the glory KJV: to the obtaining of the glory INT: of us to [the] obtaining of [the] glory of the Hebrews 10:39 N-AFS GRK: πίστεως εἰς περιποίησιν ψυχῆς NAS: but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul. KJV: to the saving of the soul. INT: of faith to preserving [the] soul 1 Peter 2:9 N-AFS GRK: λαὸς εἰς περιποίησιν ὅπως τὰς NAS: A PEOPLE FOR [God's] OWN POSSESSION, so INT: a people for a possession that the Strong's Greek 4047 5 Occurrences περιποιήσεως — 1 Occ. περιποίησιν — 4 Occ.