Definition
περι-ποιέω, -ῶ
[in LXX for pi., hi., etc. ;]
to make to remain over, preserve.
Mid.
(a) to keep or save for oneself: τ. ψυχήν (cf. Xen., Cyr., iv, 4, 10; Arist., Pol., v, 11, 30), Luke 17:33;
(b) to get or gain for oneself, get possession of (Thuc., Xen., al.) : Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 3:13.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as περιποιέω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Luke 17:33περιποιήσασθαι · to saveWhoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.
- Acts 20:28περιεποιήσατο · He purchasedKeep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
- 1 Timothy 3:13περιποιοῦνται · acquireFor those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.