περιποιέομαι
peripoieomai
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "peripoieomai" primarily means to preserve or keep something. In its middle voice form, it refers to saving or keeping something for oneself, such as one's life (Luke 17:33). It can also mean to gain or acquire something for oneself, like possession or benefit (Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:13).
to make around oneself, i.e. acquire (buy)
The Greek word peripoieomai means "to make around oneself, i.e. acquire (buy)," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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