εἰρηνοποιός
eirēnopoiós
G1518 substantive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
One who makes or fosters peace; a person who initiates or facilitates reconciliation or harmony between parties in conflict. The term emphasizes the active creation or restoration of peaceful relations, not simply possessing a peaceful disposition. Semantically, the word covers those who intervene to resolve strife, restore relationships, or establish concord in personal, communal, or social contexts.
Semantic Range
one who makes peace, peacemaker, reconciler, one who fosters harmony, restorer of concord
Root / Etymology
Formed from εἰρήνη ('peace') and ποιέω ('to make, to do'). The compound construction εἰρηνοποιός literally means 'peace-maker' or 'peace-creator.' The root elements are well-attested in Greek, and the formation follows common patterns for agency based on verbal stems.
Historical & Contextual Notes
εἰρηνοποιός is rare in extant Greek literature, with attestation primarily in Koine sources such as the New Testament (notably in Matthew 5:9). In earlier Greek, the concept of mediating or establishing peace (εἰρήνη) was expressed with various verbs (e.g., διαλλάσσω, καταλλάσσω), but the specific compound noun εἰρηνοποιός appears to be a semantic innovation typical of Hellenistic Greek, emphasizing agency. In the context of the New Testament, εἰρηνοποιός refers to those who actively bring about reconciliation—within interpersonal relationships, communities, or broader society. Standard English translations sometimes use 'peacemaker' or 'one who makes peace,' but the term's active force can be overlooked; it is not merely being peace-inclined but shaping or creating peace in action. The emphasis on agency and initiative distinguishes εἰρηνοποιός from adjectives like εἰρηνικός (peaceable, peaceful in character).
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from εἰρήνη and ποιέω; pacificatory, i.e. (subjectively) peaceable:--peacemaker.
Root Family
εἰρηνοποιός (eirēnopoios) — to make peace, to create harmony, to reconcile
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1518-01 |
εἰρηνοποιοί | eirenopoioi | ADJ.S NOM M PL |
peacemakers | peace-makers | peace-makers | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1518-01 |
Matthew 5:9 | εἰρηνοποιοί | eirenopoioi | ADJ.S NOM M PL |
peacemakers | peace-makers | peace-makers |