◄ 4163. poiétés ►
Strong's Lexicon poiétés: Doer, Maker, Poet Original Word: ποιητής Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: poiétés Pronunciation: poy-ay-TACE Phonetic Spelling: (poy-ay-tace') Definition: (a) a maker, poet, (b) a doer, carrier out, performer. Meaning: A doer, maker, or poet. In the New Testament context, it often refers to someone who performs or acts upon something, particularly in relation to God's word or commandments. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ποιέω (poieō), meaning "to make" or "to do." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ποιητής, the concept of being a "doer" or "maker" can be related to Hebrew terms such as עָשָׂה (asah, Strong's 6213), which means "to do" or "to make," and פָּעַל (paal, Strong's 6466), meaning "to work" or "to perform." These terms similarly emphasize action and the execution of tasks or commandments. Usage: The term ποιητής is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are not merely hearers of the word but are active doers. It emphasizes the importance of action and obedience in the life of a believer. Context: The Greek term ποιητής appears in the New Testament primarily in the context of exhorting believers to be active practitioners of their faith. It is used in contrast to merely being a listener or hearer of the word. The term underscores the biblical principle that faith must be accompanied by action, as genuine faith manifests itself through deeds. In James 1:22-25, the apostle James admonishes believers: "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does" (BSB). Here, ποιητής is used to emphasize the blessing that comes from actively living out one's faith. Additionally, in Romans 2:13, Paul writes, "For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be declared righteous" (BSB). This reinforces the idea that righteousness is demonstrated through action, aligning with the broader biblical narrative that faith without works is dead (James 2:26). The term also carries the connotation of creativity and craftsmanship, as seen in its secular use to describe poets and creators. This aspect highlights the believer's role in creatively and actively engaging with God's commandments, producing a life that reflects His will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from poieó Definition a maker, a doer NASB Translation doer (3), doers (2), poets (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4163: ποιητής ποιητής, ποιητου, ὁ (ποιέω); 1. a maker, producer, author (Xenophon, Plato, others). 2. a doer, performer (Vulg.factor): τοῦ νόμου, one who obeys or fulfils the law, Romans 2:13; James 4:11; 1 Macc. 2:67 (see ποιέω, II. a.); ἔργου, James 1:25; λόγου, James 1:22, 23. 3. a poet: Acts 17:28 ((Herodotus 2, 53, etc.), Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, Plutarch, others). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance poet, doer From poieo; a performer; specially, a "poet"; --doer, poet. see GREEK poieo Forms and Transliterations πεποικιλμένη ποιηται ποιηταί ποιηταὶ ποιητης ποιητής ποιητὴς ποιητων ποιητών ποιητῶν ποικιλία ποικιλίας ποικίλματα poietai poietaì poiētai poiētaì poietes poietḗs poietḕs poiētēs poiētḗs poiētḕs poieton poietôn poiētōn poiētō̂n Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 17:28 N-GMP GRK: καθ' ὑμᾶς ποιητῶν εἰρήκασιν Τοῦ NAS: some of your own poets have said, KJV: of your own poets have said, For INT: among you poets have said of the Romans 2:13 N-NMP GRK: ἀλλ' οἱ ποιηταὶ νόμου δικαιωθήσονται NAS: God, but the doers of the Law KJV: but the doers of the law INT: but the doers of the law will be justified James 1:22 N-NMP GRK: Γίνεσθε δὲ ποιηταὶ λόγου καὶ NAS: But prove yourselves doers of the word, KJV: But be ye doers of the word, and INT: be you moreover doers of [the] word and James 1:23 N-NMS GRK: καὶ οὐ ποιητής οὗτος ἔοικεν NAS: of the word and not a doer, he is like KJV: and not a doer, he is like INT: and not a doer this one is like James 1:25 N-NMS GRK: γενόμενος ἀλλὰ ποιητὴς ἔργου οὗτος NAS: but an effectual doer, this man KJV: but a doer of the work, INT: having been but a doer of [the] work this one James 4:11 N-NMS GRK: οὐκ εἶ ποιητὴς νόμου ἀλλὰ NAS: the law, you are not a doer of the law KJV: thou art not a doer of the law, but INT: not you are a doer of [the] law but Strong's Greek 4163 6 Occurrences ποιηταὶ — 2 Occ. ποιητής — 3 Occ. ποιητῶν — 1 Occ.