Biblica Analytica

ποιέω

poieō (G4160G)

to do/make: do

566 verses 26 books OT 0 / NT 509
AI Word Study

The Greek word "ποιέω" (poieō) is a fundamental verb in the New Testament, used a total of 566 times. At its core, it means "to do" or "to make." This verb encompasses a wide range of actions, from physical activities like creating or producing something, to abstract concepts like accomplishing or achieving a goal. The versatility of "ποιέω" is evident in its various contexts. It can describe physical actions, such as Jesus' command to "make disciples" (Matthew 28:19), or it can convey a sense of accomplishment, as in the phrase "I have done all things" (Acts 20:24). This verb also has a strong connotation of agency, emphasizing the person or group responsible for the action. For example, in John 14:12, Jesus says "whoever believes in me will also do the works I do," highlighting the connection between faith and action. The significance of "ποιέω" lies in its emphasis on the importance of action and responsibility. By using this verb repeatedly throughout the New Testament, the authors stress the need for believers to take concrete steps in their faith, rather than simply professing it. This verb's ubiquity in the Bible underscores the idea that faith is not just a mental assent, but a lived experience that requires active participation and commitment.

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Matthew 1:24

Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

Matthew 3:3

For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make the way of the Lord ready! Make his paths straight!”

Matthew 3:8

Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance!

Matthew 3:10

“Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that doesn’t produce good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire.

Matthew 4:19

He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”

Matthew 5:19

Whoever, therefore, shall break one of these least commandments, and teach others to do so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever shall do and teach them shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 5:32

but I tell you that whoever puts away his wife, except for the cause of sexual immorality, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries her when she is put away commits adultery.

Matthew 5:36

Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can’t make one hair white or black.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Matthew 5:46

For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?

Matthew 5:47

If you only greet your friends, what more do you do than others? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?

Matthew 6:1

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 6:2

Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:3

But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does,

Matthew 7:12

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Matthew 7:17

Even so, every good tree produces good fruit; but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit.

Matthew 7:18

A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.

Matthew 7:19

Every tree that doesn’t grow good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire.

Matthew 7:21

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 7:22

Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’

Matthew 7:24

“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.

Matthew 7:26

Everyone who hears these words of mine, and doesn’t do them will be like a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.

Matthew 8:9

For I am also a man under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and tell another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and tell my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

Matthew 9:28

When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They told him, “Yes, Lord.”

Matthew 12:2

But the Pharisees, when they saw it, said to him, “Behold, your disciples do what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.”

Matthew 12:3

But he said to them, “Haven’t you read what David did, when he was hungry, and those who were with him;

Matthew 12:12

Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day.”

Matthew 12:16

and commanded them that they should not make him known:

Matthew 12:33

“Either make the tree good, and its fruit good, or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt; for the tree is known by its fruit.

Matthew 12:50

For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.”

Matthew 13:23

What was sown on the good ground, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, who most certainly bears fruit, and produces, some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty.”

Matthew 13:26

But when the blade sprang up and produced fruit, then the darnel weeds appeared also.

Matthew 13:28

“He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ “The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and gather them up?’

Matthew 13:41

The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will gather out of his Kingdom all things that cause stumbling, and those who do iniquity,

Matthew 13:58

He didn’t do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Matthew 17:4

Peter answered, and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Matthew 17:12

but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they didn’t recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them.”

Matthew 18:35

So my heavenly Father will also do to you, if you don’t each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds.”

Matthew 19:4

He answered, “Haven’t you read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female,

Matthew 19:16

Behold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”

Matthew 20:5

Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.

Matthew 20:12

saying, ‘These last have spent one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat!’

Matthew 20:15

Isn’t it lawful for me to do what I want to with what I own? Or is your eye evil, because I am good?’

Matthew 20:32

Jesus stood still, and called them, and asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Matthew 21:6

The disciples went, and did just as Jesus commanded them,

Matthew 21:13

He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den of robbers!”

Matthew 21:15

But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children who were crying in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the son of David!” they were indignant,

Matthew 21:21

Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, if you have faith, and don’t doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you told this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ it would be done.

Matthew 21:23

When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?”

Matthew 21:24

Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

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