Strong's G4047 · Greek
περιποίησις
peripoíēsis
Number
G4047
Language
Greek
Original word
περιποίησις
Transliteration
peripoíēsis
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension, preservation
KJV: obtain(-ing), peculiar, purchased, possession, saving
Root / derivation: from G4046 (περιποιέομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered περιποίησις across 4 verses.
obtain1×
obtaining1×
possession1×
saving1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ephesians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4047 (peripoíēsis) mean?
acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension, preservation
How many times does G4047 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4047 (περιποίησις) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “obtain.”
How is peripoíēsis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4047 is rendered as “obtain” (1×), “obtaining” (1×), “possession” (1×), “saving” (1×).
Where does the Greek word περιποίησις come from?
from G4046 (περιποιέομαι);