Strong's Lexicon praxis: Deed, action, practice Original Word: πρᾶξις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πράσσω (prassō), meaning "to do" or "to practice." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "praxis," the concept of deeds or actions is often expressed in Hebrew by words like מַעֲשֶׂה (ma'aseh, Strong's H4639), which also denotes works or actions. Usage: In the New Testament, "praxis" refers to actions or deeds, often highlighting the practical outworking of one's beliefs or intentions. It can denote both good and bad actions, depending on the context. The term emphasizes the importance of what is done, rather than merely what is said or believed. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "praxis" was a common term used in philosophical and ethical discussions to describe the actions that stem from one's character and beliefs. It was understood that true knowledge and virtue were demonstrated through one's deeds. This concept was significant in early Christian teachings, which stressed the importance of living out one's faith through tangible actions. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4234 práksis – "a function, implying sustained activity and/or responsibility" (L & N, 1, 42.5). See 4238 (prássō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom prassó Definition a deed, function NASB Translation action (1), deeds (2), function (1), practices (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4234: πρᾶξιςπρᾶξις, πράξεως, ἡ (πράσσω), from Homer down; a. a doing, a mode of acting; a deed, act, transaction: universally, πράξεις τῶν ἀποστόλων (Griesbach; Rec. inserts ἁγίων, L Tr WH omit τῶν, Tdf. has simply πράξεις), the doings of (i. e. things done by) the apostles, in the inscription of the Acts; singular in an ethical sense: both good and bad, Matthew 16:27; in a bad sense, equivalent to wicked deed, crime, Luke 23:51; plural wicked doings (cf. our practices i. e. trickery; often so by Polybius): Acts 19:18; Romans 8:13; Colossians 3:9; (with κακῇ added, as Ev. Nicod. 1Ἰησοῦς ἐθεράπευσε δαιμονιζομένους ἀπό πράξεων κακῶν). b. a thing to be done, business (A. V. office) (Xenophon, mem. 2, 1, 6): Romans 12:4. From prasso; practice, i.e. (concretely) an act; by extension, a function -- deed, office, work. see GREEK prasso Englishman's Concordance Matthew 16:27 N-AFSGRK: κατὰ τὴν πρᾶξιν αὐτοῦ NAS: EVERY MAN ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS. KJV: according to his works. INT: according to the deeds of him Luke 23:51 N-DFS Acts 19:18 N-AFP Romans 8:13 N-AFP Romans 12:4 N-AFS Colossians 3:9 N-DFP Strong's Greek 4234 |
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