ποιήσει
poíēsis
doing
Action; the process or act of doing, making, or producing. In various contexts, especially written or legal, often refers to an accomplished deed, act, or work—sometimes specifically a deed prescribed by law or by custom. In philosophical or literary contexts, can refer to creation, composition, or making (e.g., of poetry). Primary NT usage focuses on the concrete act or deed, especially with reference to the performance of commands or laws.
James 1:25 · Word #23
Lexicon G4162
| Lemma | ποίησις |
| Transliteration | poíēsis |
| Strong's | G4162 |
| Definition | Action; the process or act of doing, making, or producing. In various contexts, especially written or legal, often refers to an accomplished deed, act, or work—sometimes specifically a deed prescribed by law or by custom. In philosophical or literary contexts, can refer to creation, composition, or making (e.g., of poetry). Primary NT usage focuses on the concrete act or deed, especially with reference to the performance of commands or laws. |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | doing |
| Literal | doing |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ποίησις |
| Strong's | G4162 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4162-01
he/she/it will do
| Morphological Notes | Verb; future tense; active voice; indicative mood; 3rd person singular (Gr,V,IFA3,,S,). |
| Rendering Rationale | The future active indicative, 3rd person singular, denotes a definite future act performed by the subject. "Will do" preserves the broad action-oriented force of ποιέω without narrowing its semantic range. |
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