Refiner Word Study poiesis (G4162)
G4162  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ποίησις
poiesis
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a making; an acting, doing, performance; observance of a law, Jas. 1:25*"

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Definition and meaning

What does poiesis mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G4162
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a making; an acting, doing, performance; observance of a law, Jas. 1:25*

In the original Greek the word is written: ποίησις

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with poiesis

These are the most notable occurrences of poiesis (G4162) across the King James Bible.

James 1:25

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about poiesis

What does poiesis mean in Greek?

Strong's G4162 (poiesis) is a Greek word that means: a making; an acting, doing, performance; observance of a law, Jas. 1:25* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does poiesis appear in the Bible?

The word poiesis (G4162) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4162?

Strong's G4162 is poiesis, a Greek word defined as: a making; an acting, doing, performance; observance of a law, Jas. 1:25*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is poiesis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

poiesis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.