Berean Strong's Lexicon dórean: Freely, without cost, as a gift Original Word: δωρεάν Word Origin: Derived from the Greek noun δῶρον (dóron), meaning "gift." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of "freely" or "without cost" is חִנָּם (chinnam), Strong's Hebrew 2600, which also conveys the idea of something being done or given without cause or payment. Usage: The adverb "dórean" is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of something being given freely, without payment or obligation. It emphasizes the gratuitous nature of a gift or action, highlighting the absence of cost to the recipient. This term is often used to describe the grace and salvation offered by God through Jesus Christ, underscoring the unmerited and generous nature of divine gifts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, gifts were often given with the expectation of reciprocity. The concept of "dórean" would have stood in contrast to this cultural norm, as it denotes a gift given without expectation of return. This reflects the biblical theme of God's grace, which is given freely to humanity despite their inability to repay or earn it. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1432 dōreán(the adverbial form of 1431/dōrea) – something freely done (as gratis), i.e. without "cause"; unearned (undeserved); freely given (without cost) hence not done out of mere obligation or compulsion. See 1431 (dōrea). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from dórea Definition as a gift, to no purpose NASB Translation freely (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1432: δωρεάνδωρεάν, see δωρεά. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without a cause, freely, for naught, in vain. Accusative case of dorea as adverb; gratuitously (literally or figuratively) -- without a cause, freely, for naught, in vain. see GREEK dorea Forms and Transliterations δωρεαν δωρεάν δωρεὰν dorean doreán doreàn dōrean dōreán dōreànLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 10:8 AdvGRK: δαιμόνια ἐκβάλλετε δωρεὰν ἐλάβετε δωρεὰν NAS: out demons. Freely you received, KJV: devils: freely ye have received, INT: demons cast out freely you received freely Matthew 10:8 Adv John 15:25 Adv Romans 3:24 Adv 2 Corinthians 11:7 Adv Galatians 2:21 Adv 2 Thessalonians 3:8 Adv Revelation 21:6 Adv Revelation 22:17 Adv |
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