Strong's Lexicon

G17

G17 — ἀγαθοποιός

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekagathopoiosadjectiveOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G17
Word:ἀγαθοποιός
Part of Speech:adjective
Etymology:from G18 and G4160
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:agathopoios
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:ag-ath-op-oy-os'
Meaning:1. a well-doer, i.e. virtuous
KJV Renderings:them that do well

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἀγαθοποιός, , acting rightly, doing well: 1Pe 2:14. (Sir 42:14; Plutarch, de Isa. et Osir. § 42.)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

ἀγαθοποιός (them that do well)

1 Peter 2:14

KJV: Or unto governors as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of them that do well
GK: είτε ηγεμόσιν ως δι΄ αυτού πεμπομένοις εις εκδίκησιν μεν κακοποιών έπαινον δε αγαθοποιών
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