=====Mattheus 5:9===== 9 Zalig de vredestichters, want zij zullen kinderen Gods genoemd worden. vredestichters => vrede stichters = actief The Greek word [[https://biblehub.com/greek/1518.htm|εἰρηνοποιός]] (eirēnopoios) means "peacemaker," a person who **actively** makes or promotes\\ * peace * harmony * reconciliation derived from eirene (peace) and poieo (to make/do). It's an active, positive term for someone who works to bring people or nations together, famously appearing in Matthew 5:9 as a blessing for those who are peacemakers. * Literal Meaning: One who makes peace.\\ * Components: From eirēnē (peace, wholeness) and poieō (to make, to do). * Application: Describes someone who actively seeks reconciliation, not just someone who avoids conflict (a "peacekeeper"). * Biblical Context: In Matthew 5:9, it refers to those who bring God's peace and unity through Jesus Christ.