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Strong's G15 ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoieo)

agathopoieo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H15 — abeh (“desire”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G15
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 8

Strong's G15 Quick Answer

Strong's G15 ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoieo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. agathopoieo (ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty) [from G17] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include do, good, well, and when. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
agathopoieo (ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty) [from G17]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
do, good, well, and when

Meaning and Definition

agathopoieo (ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty) [from G17] KJV: (when) do good (well) Root(s): G17

Original Word
ἀγαθοποιέω
Transliteration
agathopoieo
Derivation
Root: ἀγαθοποιός R1: 17
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G15. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to do good

Usage: ἀγαθὀ-ποιέω, -ῶ (= cl. ἀγαθὸν ποιεῖν, εὐεργετεῖν), [in LXX: Num.10:32, Jdg.17:13 A, Zep.1:12 (יטב hi.), Tob.12:13 B, 1Ma.11:33, 2Ma.1:2 * ;] to do good; __(a) univ.: 1Pe.2:15, 20, 3:6, 17, 3Jo.11; __(b) for another's benefit: Mrk.3:4 (T, ἀγαθὸν ποιῆσαι), Luk.6:9; __(with) accusative of person(s), Luk.6:33, 35 (Cremer, 8). † (AS)

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How Strong's G15 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render agathopoieo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

do Mark 3:4 good Acts 14:17 well 1 Peter 2:15 when 1 Peter 2:20

How Strong's G15 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 10 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G15 (ἀγαθοποιέω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G15 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G15 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 3:4 KJV

And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.

Luke 6:9 KJV

Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

Luke 6:33 KJV

And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

Strong's G15 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Numbers 10:32 Septuagint / Brenton

And it shall come to pass if thou wilt go with us, it shall even come to pass that in whatsoever things the Lord shall do us good, we will also do thee good.

Zephaniah 1:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will search Jerusalem with a candle, and will take vengeance on the men that despise the things committed to them; but they say in their hearts, The Lord will not do any good, neither will he do any evil.

Strong's G15 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 1:2 Septuagint / Brenton

God be gracious unto you, and remember his covenant that he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants;

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G15.

Numbers 10:32 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall come to pass if thou wilt go with us, it shall even come to pass that in whatsoever things the Lord shall do us good, we will also do thee good.
Zephaniah 1:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will search Jerusalem with a candle, and will take vengeance on the men that despise the things committed to them; but they say in their hearts, The Lord will not do any good, neither will he do any evil.
Mark 3:4 New Testament, KJV
And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
Luke 6:9 New Testament, KJV
Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?
Luke 6:33 New Testament, KJV
And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
Luke 6:35 New Testament, KJV
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Acts 14:17 New Testament, KJV
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
1 Peter 2:15 New Testament, KJV
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
1 Peter 2:20 New Testament, KJV
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
1 Peter 3:6 New Testament, KJV
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
1 Peter 3:17 New Testament, KJV
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
3 John 1:11 New Testament, KJV
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
2 Maccabees 1:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
God be gracious unto you, and remember his covenant that he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G15, grouped by book.

Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zephaniah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 3 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 4 usages, New Testament
3 John 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G15 FAQ

What does agathopoieo (ἀγαθοποιέω) mean?

Strong's G15 is a Greek entry for G15 ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoieo). agathopoieo (ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty) [from G17]

How many times is agathopoieo (ἀγαθοποιέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G15 across 8 books.

Where can I study agathopoieo (ἀγαθοποιέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G15 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate agathopoieo (ἀγαθοποιέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as do, good, well, and when. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G15 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G15, with linked reader references where each row is available.