Strong's Lexicon dóreomai: To give freely, to bestow Original Word: δωρέομαι Word Origin: Derived from δῶρον (dóron), meaning "gift." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of giving freely is נָתַן (nathan), Strong's Hebrew 5414, which means "to give." Usage: The Greek verb "dóreomai" signifies the act of giving freely or bestowing something without expecting anything in return. It emphasizes the generosity and grace involved in the act of giving. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the divine act of God bestowing gifts upon humanity, particularly the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, gift-giving was a common practice that often involved reciprocity. However, the concept of "dóreomai" in the New Testament context highlights a different kind of giving—one that is unconditional and rooted in grace. This reflects the early Christian understanding of God's nature as generous and loving, contrasting with the transactional nature of human relationships at the time. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1433 dōréomai (from 1325 /dídōmi, "give") – to give as a gift (give freely). See 1431 (dōrea). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dóron Definition to give, present, bestow NASB Translation granted (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1433: δωρέωδωρέω, δώρῳ: to present, bestow, (Hesiod, Pindar, Herodotus, others); passive Leviticus 7:5 (Heb. text Leviticus 7:15). But much more frequently as deponent middle δωρέομαι, δωροῦμαι (Homer and following): 1 aorist ἐδωρησαμην; perfect δεδώρημαι; τίνι τί, Mark 15:45; 2 Peter 1:3, 4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance give. Middle voice from doron; to bestow gratuitously -- give. see GREEK doron Forms and Transliterations δεδωρημενης δεδωρημένης δεδωρηται δεδώρηται δωρείται δωρούμαι εδωρησατο εδωρήσατο ἐδωρήσατο dedoremenes dedoreménes dedōrēmenēs dedōrēménēs dedoretai dedōrētai dedṓretai dedṓrētai edoresato edorḗsato edōrēsato edōrḗsatoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 15:45 V-AIM-3SGRK: τοῦ κεντυρίωνος ἐδωρήσατο τὸ πτῶμα NAS: this from the centurion, he granted the body KJV: the centurion, he gave the body INT: the centurion he granted the body 2 Peter 1:3 V-RPM/P-GFS 2 Peter 1:4 V-RIM/P-3S Strong's Greek 1433 |
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