πρᾶξις
praxis
action
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the given data, the Greek word πρᾶξις (praxis) is defined as "action." Its occurrence in the Bible is limited to six instances. This suggests that the concept of action is relatively specific or nuanced in the context in which it is used. In terms of range of usage, we can infer that πρᾶξις is a term that is applied to actions that are likely intentional, deliberate, and possibly meaningful. Since there are only six occurrences of this word in the entire Bible, it is probably not a very common way to describe everyday actions or events. Instead, it may be used to highlight the significance or importance of certain actions. Given its definition and limited occurrences, πρᾶξις does not appear to convey a broad or general sense of action. Instead, it may be used to describe a specific type of action, one that has particular consequences, implications, or consequences. However, without further context and analysis, it is difficult to precisely determine the significance or connotation of this word.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.
Luke 23:51(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was also waiting for God’s Kingdom:
Acts 19:18Many also of those who had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.
Romans 8:13For if you live after the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Romans 12:4For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,
Colossians 3:9Don’t lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings,