1517. eirénopoieó

Lexicon

eirénopoieó: To make peace, to reconcile

Original Word: εἰρηνοποιέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: eirénopoieó
Pronunciation: ay-ray-no-poy-eh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (i-ray-nop-oy-eh'-o)
Definition: To make peace, to reconcile
Meaning: I make peace, reconcile.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

make peace.

From eirenopoios; to be a peace-maker, i.e. (figuratively) to harmonize -- make peace.

see GREEK eirenopoios

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eirénopoios
Definition
to make peace
NASB Translation
made peace (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1517: εἰρηνοποιέω

εἰρηνοποιέω, ἐιρηνοποιῶ (1 aorist ἐιρηνοποιησἀ'; (εἰρηνοποιός); to make peace, establish harmony: Colossians 1:20. (Proverbs 10:10; in the middle, Hermes quoted in Stobaeus, eclog. ph. 1, 52 (984).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From εἰρήνη (eirēnē, meaning "peace") and ποιέω (poieō, meaning "to make" or "to do").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • שָׁלוֹם (shalom, Strong's Hebrew 7965): Often translated as "peace," this Hebrew term encompasses completeness, welfare, and harmony.
• שָׁלַם (shalam, Strong's Hebrew 7999): A verb meaning "to be complete" or "to make amends," often used in the context of restoring peace or fulfilling obligations.

These Hebrew terms provide a foundational understanding of peace in the Old Testament, which is further developed in the New Testament through the concept of εἰρηνοποιέω, emphasizing the active role of believers in fostering peace and reconciliation.

Usage: The verb εἰρηνοποιέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of making peace or reconciling, often in a spiritual or relational context.

Context: The term εἰρηνοποιέω appears in the New Testament as a significant concept in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. It embodies the idea of actively creating or fostering peace, whether between individuals, communities, or between humanity and God. This action is not merely the absence of conflict but involves a proactive effort to restore harmony and reconciliation.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus blesses the peacemakers, stating, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9, BSB). This beatitude highlights the divine approval and identity bestowed upon those who pursue peace, aligning themselves with God's character and mission.

The apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of peace in his epistles. In Colossians 1:20, he writes about Christ's work of reconciliation: "and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross" (BSB). Here, εἰρηνοποιέω is used to describe the redemptive act of Christ, who restores the broken relationship between God and creation through His sacrificial death.

The concept of making peace is central to the Christian message, encouraging believers to be agents of reconciliation in a world marked by division and strife. It calls for an active engagement in resolving conflicts and promoting unity, reflecting the peace that Christ has established.

Forms and Transliterations

ειρηνοποιεί ειρηνοποιησας ειρηνοποιήσας εἰρηνοποιήσας eirenopoiesas eirenopoiḗsas eirēnopoiēsas eirēnopoiḗsas

Englishman's Concordance

Colossians 1:20 V-APA-NMS
GRK: εἰς αὐτόν εἰρηνοποιήσας διὰ τοῦ
NAS: to Himself, having made peace through
KJV: And, having made peace through
INT: to itself having made peace by the

Strong's Greek 1517
1 Occurrence

εἰρηνοποιήσας — 1 Occ.