πρᾶξιςprâxis
practice, i.e. (concretely) an act; by extension, a function
Greek (New Testament) · G4234
Meanings
1. a doing, deed, act: Matthew 16:27; plural, π. ἀποσπτόλων, Ac, tit.; in late writers especially of wicked deeds or practices: Luke 23:51; p1., Romans 8:13, Colossians 3:9; with ref. to magic (see BS, 3235), Acts 19:18.
2. an acting, action, business, function: Romans 12:4.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 6 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.
- Luke 23:51 but he had not agreed with the decision and actions of the other religious leaders. He was from the town of Arimathea in Judea, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.
- Acts 19:18 Many who became believers confessed their sinful practices.
- Romans 8:13 For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live.
- Romans 12:4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,
- Colossians 3:9 Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.