Strong’s G4047

περιποίησις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

peripoiésis

Pronunciation

pe-ree-poy'-ay-sis

Definition

Possession, acquisition, preservation

Meaning

acquiring, obtaining, possessing, possession, ownership.

Usage

The term "peripoiésis" in the New Testament context refers to the act of obtaining or acquiring something, often with the connotation of a treasured possession or something preserved for a special purpose. It conveys the idea of something that is not only acquired but also cherished and protected.

Bible references

Ephesians 1:14;1 Thessalonians 5:9;2 Thessalonians 2:14;Hebrews 10:39;1 Peter 2:9