1518. eirénopoios

Lexicon

eirénopoios: Peacemaker

Original Word: εἰρηνοποιός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: eirénopoios
Pronunciation: ay-ray-no-POY-os
Phonetic Spelling: (i-ray-nop-oy-os')
Definition: Peacemaker
Meaning: pacific, loving peace, a peace-maker.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

peacemaker.

From eirenopoios and poieo; pacificatory, i.e. (subjectively) peaceable -- peacemaker.

see GREEK eirenopoios

see GREEK poieo

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1518 eirēnopoiós (from 1517 /eirēnopoiéō, "make peace") – properly, a peacemaker, bravely declares God's terms which makes someone whole (used only in Mt 5:9). See 1515 (eirēnē).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eiréné and poieó
Definition
peacemaking, a peacemaker
NASB Translation
peacemakers (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1518: εἰρηνοποιός

εἰρηνοποιός, ἐιρηνοποιον, masculine a peace-maker (Xenophon, Hell. 6, 3, 4; Dio Cassius); pacific, loving peace: Matthew 5:9; (others (cf. A. V.) dispute this secondary meaning; see Meyer at the passage).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived 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.
• מַשְׁלִים (mashlim, related to Strong's Hebrew 7999): A participle form meaning "to make peace" or "to complete."

These Hebrew terms provide a foundational understanding of the concept of peace in the biblical tradition, which is further developed in the New Testament through the role of the εἰρηνοποιός.

Usage: The term εἰρηνοποιός is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who actively work to establish peace. It is notably used in the Beatitudes, where peacemakers are blessed.

Context: The Greek term εἰρηνοποιός appears in the New Testament in the context of the Beatitudes, specifically in Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (BSB). This passage highlights the esteemed role of peacemakers in the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing their divine affiliation as "sons of God." The concept of being a peacemaker extends beyond the mere absence of conflict; it involves actively fostering reconciliation and harmony among individuals and communities.

In the biblical context, peacemakers are seen as agents of God's peace, reflecting His character and intentions for humanity. The role of a peacemaker is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where peace is a central theme, representing wholeness, completeness, and the restoration of relationships. The call to be a peacemaker is a call to embody the principles of the Gospel, promoting love, forgiveness, and unity.

Theologically, peacemakers are viewed as participants in God's redemptive work, aligning with the mission of Jesus Christ, who is described as the ultimate peacemaker, reconciling humanity to God through His sacrifice. The pursuit of peace is a reflection of the transformative power of the Gospel, encouraging believers to live out their faith in practical and impactful ways.

Forms and Transliterations

ειρηνοποιοι ειρηνοποιοί εἰρηνοποιοί eirenopoioi eirenopoioí eirēnopoioi eirēnopoioí

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 5:9 Adj-NMP
GRK: μακάριοι οἱ εἰρηνοποιοί ὅτι αὐτοὶ
NAS: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called
KJV: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for
INT: Blessed the peacemakers for they

Strong's Greek 1518
1 Occurrence

εἰρηνοποιοί — 1 Occ.