περιποιέω

peripoieōVerbG4046

to gain

From: middle voice from G4012 (περί) and G4160 (ποιέω);

Short Definition

to make around oneself, i.e. acquire (buy)

Full Lexicon Entry

to make to remain over, preserve. Mid. (a) to keep or save for oneself: ψυχήν; (b) to get or gain for oneself, get possession of (Thuc., Xen.) .
LXX Usage: for pi., hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 3:13
  • Acts 20:28
  • Luke 17:33

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