Lexicon
agathopoieó: To do good, to act rightly
Original Word: ἀγαθοποιέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: agathopoieó
Pronunciation: ag-ath-op-oy-EH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o)
Definition: To do good, to act rightly
Meaning: I do that which is good.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
do good.
From agathopoios; to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty) -- (when) do good (well).
see GREEK agathopoios
HELPS Word-studies
15 agathopoiéō (from 18 /agathós, "intrinsically good" and 4160 /poiéō, "to do, make") – properly, to do what is inherently good, i.e. is inspired and powered by God (Mk 3:4; Lk 6:9,35; 1 Pet 2:15,20,36,17; 3 Jn 11). See 18 (agathos).
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
agathos and
poieóDefinitionto do good
NASB Translationdo what is right (2), do good (4), do right (1), does good (1), doing what is right (1), doing right (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 15: ἀγαθοποιέωἀγαθοποιέω,
(ῶ; 1 aorist infinitive
ἀγαθοποιῆσαι; (from
ἀγαθοποιός);
1. to do good, do something which profits others: Mark 3:4 (Tdf. ἀγαθόν ποιῆσαι; Luke 6:9); to show oneself beneficent, Acts 14:17 Rec.; τινα, to do some one a favor, to benefit, Luke 6:33, 35, (equivalent to הַיטִיב, Zephaniah 1:12; Numbers 10:32; Tobit 12:13, etc.).
2. to do well, do right: 1 Peter 2:15, 20 (opposed to ἁμαρτάνω); ; 3 John 1:11. (Not found in secular authors, except in a few of the later in an astrological sense, to furnish a good omen.)
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from ἀγαθός (agathos, meaning "good") and ποιέω (poieō, meaning "to do" or "to make").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to ἀγαθοποιέω, the concept of doing good is prevalent in the Old Testament. Some related Hebrew words include:
• טוֹב (tov, Strong's H2896): Good, pleasant, agreeable.
• עָשָׂה (asah, Strong's H6213): To do, to make, to accomplish.
• יָטַב (yatab, Strong's H3190): To be good, to be pleasing, to do well.
These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of goodness and righteous action, reflecting the consistent biblical theme of living in accordance with God's standards.
Usage: The verb ἀγαθοποιέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of doing good or performing benevolent actions. It emphasizes the moral and ethical aspect of one's actions, often in the context of Christian conduct and witness.
Context: The term ἀγαθοποιέω appears in several New Testament passages, highlighting the importance of good works as an expression of faith and obedience to God. It is often used in exhortations to believers, encouraging them to live out their faith through tangible acts of kindness and righteousness.
In 1 Peter 2:15, the apostle Peter writes, "For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men." Here, ἀγαθοποιέω is presented as a means of countering false accusations and demonstrating the transformative power of the Christian faith.
Similarly, in 1 Peter 3:17, Peter states, "For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil." This verse underscores the value of enduring hardship for the sake of righteousness, reinforcing the call to persist in good works despite opposition.
The concept of ἀγαθοποιέω is closely linked to the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized love and service to others as central to the life of a believer. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls His followers to be "the light of the world" (Matthew 5:14-16), a call that is echoed in the exhortation to do good works that glorify God.
The practice of ἀγαθοποιέω is not merely about external actions but reflects an inner transformation and alignment with God's will. It is a manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) and a testimony to the world of the believer's faith and commitment to Christ.
Forms and Transliterations
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