Strong's Lexicon poiésis: Making, doing, creation, workmanship Original Word: ποίησις Word Origin: Derived from ποιέω (poieō), meaning "to make" or "to do." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה, ma'aseh) – work, deed, act - H6467 (פֹּעַל, po'al) – work, deed, doing Usage: In the New Testament, "poiésis" refers to the act of making or creating. It is used to describe the process of creation or the result of a creative act. The term emphasizes the action and result of making, highlighting the craftsmanship and intentionality behind the creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "poiésis" was often associated with artistic creation, such as poetry, sculpture, and other forms of art. It conveyed the idea of bringing something into existence through skill and creativity. In a biblical context, it reflects the divine act of creation by God, as well as the transformative work of God in the lives of believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom poieó Definition a making, a doing NASB Translation what...does (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4162: ποίησιςποίησις, ποιήσεως, ἡ (ποιέω); 1. a making (Herodotus 3, 22; Thucydides 3, 2; Plato, Demosthenes, others; the Sept. several times for מַעֲשֶׂה). 2. a doing or performing: ἐν τῇ ποιήσει αὐτοῦ (in his doing, i. e.) in the obedience he renders to the law, James 1:25; add Sir. 19:20 (18). From poieo; action, i.e. Performance (of the law) -- deed. see GREEK poieo |
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