Berean Strong's Lexicon ekdotos: Delivered up, given over Original Word: ἐκδοτός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐκδίδωμι (ekdidōmi), meaning "to give up" or "to deliver over." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ekdotos," the concept of being "delivered up" can be related to Hebrew terms like נָתַן (nathan, Strong's H5414), meaning "to give" or "to deliver." Usage: The term "ekdotos" is used to describe something or someone that has been handed over or delivered up, often in the context of betrayal or surrender. It conveys the idea of being given up to the power or control of another, frequently with negative connotations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of being "delivered up" or "given over" often carried legal and social implications. It could refer to the act of handing someone over to authorities or enemies, a common practice in legal and military contexts. In the New Testament, this term is imbued with theological significance, particularly in relation to the betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and didómi Definition given out or over, i.e. surrendered NASB Translation delivered (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1560: ἔκδοτοςἔκδοτος, ἔκδοτον (ἐκδίδωμι), given over, delivered up, (to enemies, or to the power, the will, of someone): λαμβάνειν τινα ἔκδοτον, Acts 2:23 (but λαβόντες is rejected by G L T Tr WH); διδόναι or ποιεῖν τινα ἔκδοτος Herodotus 3, 1; Demosthenes, 648, 25; Josephus, Antiquities 6, 13, 9; Palaeph. 41, 2; others; Bel and the Dragon, verse Strong's Exhaustive Concordance delivered. From ek and a derivative of didomi; given out or over, i.e. Surrendered -- delivered. see GREEK ek see GREEK didomi Forms and Transliterations εκδοτον έκδοτον ἔκδοτον ekdoton ékdotonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |