14. agathoergeó

Lexicon

agathoergeó: To do good, to perform good deeds

Original Word: ἀγαθοεργέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: agathoergeó
Pronunciation: ag-ath-o-er-GEH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (ag-ath-er-gheh'-o)
Definition: To do good, to perform good deeds
Meaning: I work that which is good, perform good deeds.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

do good.

From agathos and ergon; to work good -- do good.

see GREEK agathos

see GREEK ergon

HELPS Word-studies

14 agathoergéō (from 18 /agathós, "intrinsically good" and 2041 /érgon, "work") – properly, to do a good work (that is intrinsically good); for the believer, doing what is birthed and empowered by the Lord (used only in 1 Tim 6:18).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from agathos and ergon
Definition
to do good
NASB Translation
do good (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 14: ἀγαθοεργέω

ἀγαθοεργέω, (ῶ; (from the unused ΑΡΓΩ — equivalent to ἔρδω, ἐργάζομαι — and ἀγαθόν); to be ἀγαθοεργός, beneficent (toward the poor, the needy): 1 Timothy 6:18 (A. V. do good). Cf. ἀγαθουργέω. Found besides only in ecclesiastical writings, but in the sense to do well, act rightly.

STRONGS NT 14: ἀγαθουργέωἀγαθουργέω, (ῶ; Acts 14:17 L T Tr WH for R ἀγαθοποιῶ. The contracted form is the rarer (cf. WHs Appendix, p. 145), see ἀγαθοεργέω; but cf. κακοῦργος, ἱερουργέω.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἀγαθός (agathos, meaning "good") and ἔργον (ergon, meaning "work" or "deed").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀγαθοεργέω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to doing good or righteous acts, such as:
• טוֹב (tov) • Strong's Hebrew 2896, meaning "good" or "pleasant."
• צְדָקָה (tsedaqah) • Strong's Hebrew 6666, meaning "righteousness" or "charity."

These Hebrew terms capture the essence of goodness and righteous action, paralleling the New Testament call to ἀγαθοεργέω.

Usage: The verb ἀγαθοεργέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of doing good or performing benevolent actions. It emphasizes the practical aspect of goodness, focusing on actions that benefit others.

Context: The term ἀγαθοεργέω appears in the New Testament as an exhortation for believers to engage in good works. It is a call to active benevolence, reflecting the Christian ethic of love and service. The concept of doing good is central to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, who encouraged followers to demonstrate their faith through tangible acts of kindness and charity.

In 1 Timothy 6:18, Paul instructs the wealthy to "do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and ready to share." This usage underscores the expectation that those blessed with resources should use them to benefit others, aligning with the broader biblical theme of stewardship and generosity.

The act of doing good is not merely a suggestion but a command that reflects the character of God, who is described as inherently good. Believers are called to imitate this divine attribute by actively seeking opportunities to serve and uplift others. The practice of ἀγαθοεργέω is a manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit, particularly love, kindness, and goodness, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23.

Theologically, ἀγαθοεργέω is linked to the concept of faith and works. While salvation is by faith alone, genuine faith is evidenced by good works. James 2:17 states, "So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead." Thus, ἀγαθοεργέω serves as a visible expression of an inward faith, demonstrating the transformative power of the gospel in the life of a believer.

Forms and Transliterations

αγαθοεργειν αγαθοεργείν ἀγαθοεργεῖν αγαθουργων ἀγαθουργῶν agathoergein agathoergeîn agathourgon agathourgôn agathourgōn agathourgō̂n

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 14:17 V-PPA-NMS
GRK: αὑτὸν ἀφῆκεν ἀγαθουργῶν οὐρανόθεν ὑμῖν
INT: himself he left doing good from heaven to us

1 Timothy 6:18 V-PNA
GRK: ἀγαθοεργεῖν πλουτεῖν ἐν
NAS: [Instruct them] to do good, to be rich
KJV: That they do good, that they be rich
INT: to do good to be rich in

Strong's Greek 14
2 Occurrences

ἀγαθοεργεῖν — 1 Occ.
ἀγαθουργῶν — 1 Occ.