16. agathopoiia

Lexicon

agathopoiia: Doing good, well-doing

Original Word: ἀγαθοποιΐα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: agathopoiia
Pronunciation: ag-ath-op-oy-EE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ag-ath-op-oy-ee'-ah)
Definition: Doing good, well-doing
Meaning: the doing of that which is good, well-doing.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

well-doing.

From agathopoios; well-doing, i.e. Virtue -- well-doing.

see GREEK agathopoios

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 16 agathopoiía (from 15 /agathopoiéō, "do what is intrinsically good") – properly, well-doing; what is constitutionally (inherently) good, i.e. what originates from faith (4102 /pístis, "God's inworked persuasion") and therefore is His work (used only in 1 Pet 4:19). See 18 (agathos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from agathopoios
Definition
welldoing
NASB Translation
doing what (1), doing what is right (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 16: ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ

ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ (WH (see Iota)), (ας, ἡ, a course of right action, well-doing: ἐν ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ, 1 Peter 4:19 equivalent to ἀγαθοποιοῦντες acting uprightly (cf. xii. Patr. Jos. § 18); if we read here with L Tr marginal reading ἐν ἀγαθοποιΐαις we must understand it of single acts of rectitude (cf. Winers Grammar, § 27, 3; Buttmann, § 123, 2). (In ecclesiastical writings ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ denotes beneficence.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoieō), which is a compound of ἀγαθός (agathos, meaning "good") and ποιέω (poieō, meaning "to do" or "to make").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀγαθοποιΐα, the concept of doing good is reflected in several Hebrew terms, such as טוֹב (tov, Strong's Hebrew 2896), which means "good" or "pleasant," and עָשָׂה (asah, Strong's Hebrew 6213), meaning "to do" or "to make." These terms are often used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe righteous actions and moral conduct.

Usage: The term ἀγαθοποιΐα is used in the New Testament to describe the practice of doing good deeds or acts of kindness, often in the context of Christian ethical behavior and moral conduct.

Context: The Greek term ἀγαθοποιΐα appears in the New Testament as a call to believers to engage in acts of goodness and moral integrity. It emphasizes the importance of living out one's faith through tangible actions that reflect the character of God. In the context of early Christian communities, ἀγαθοποιΐα was seen as a vital expression of faith, demonstrating the transformative power of the Gospel in the lives of believers.

In 1 Peter 4:19, the apostle Peter encourages believers who suffer according to God's will to "commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good." Here, ἀγαθοποιΐα is presented as a response to suffering, highlighting the Christian call to maintain integrity and righteousness even in the face of adversity.

The concept of ἀγαθοποιΐα is closely linked to the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized love, compassion, and service to others as central to the Kingdom of God. This term encapsulates the essence of Christian ethics, urging believers to reflect God's goodness through their actions and interactions with others.

The practice of ἀγαθοποιΐα serves as a witness to the world, showcasing the distinctiveness of the Christian life. It is not merely about performing good deeds but is rooted in a heart transformed by the love of Christ, leading to a lifestyle that consistently seeks the welfare of others.

Forms and Transliterations

αγαθοποιια αγαθοποιϊα ἀγαθοποιίᾳ ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ agathopoiia agathopoiíāi

Englishman's Concordance

1 Peter 4:19 N-DFS
GRK: αὐτῶν ἐν ἀγαθοποιίᾳ
NAS: Creator in doing what is right.
KJV: [to him] in well doing, as
INT: of them in well doing

Strong's Greek 16
1 Occurrence

ἀγαθοποιίᾳ — 1 Occ.