◄ 1156. daneion ►
Strong's Lexicon daneion: Loan, debt Original Word: δάνειον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: daneion Pronunciation: dah'-nay-on Phonetic Spelling: (dan'-i-on) Definition: a loan, debt. Meaning: A loan; something lent or borrowed, typically referring to money or goods. Word Origin: Derived from δανείζω (daneízō), meaning "to lend" or "to borrow." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3867 לָוָה (lavah): To join, be joined, borrow, lend. • H5383 נָשָׁה (nashah): To lend, to borrow, to be a creditor. These Hebrew terms reflect similar concepts of lending and borrowing, emphasizing the continuity of financial ethics from the Old Testament to the New Testament. The biblical narrative consistently encourages fair and compassionate financial practices, rooted in the character of God and His commandments to His people. Usage: The term δάνειον is used in the context of financial transactions, specifically referring to the act of lending or borrowing. It appears in the New Testament in discussions about financial ethics and responsibilities. Context: The Greek term δάνειον appears in the New Testament in the context of teachings on financial ethics and the moral obligations of lending and borrowing. In Matthew 18:27, the concept of a loan is illustrated in the parable of the unforgiving servant, where a king forgives a large debt, demonstrating mercy and compassion. This parable underscores the importance of forgiveness and the moral imperative to extend grace to others as one has received it. The cultural backdrop of the New Testament period involved a complex system of financial transactions, where loans were a common part of economic life. The Mosaic Law provided guidelines for lending, emphasizing fairness and the prohibition of usury among Israelites (Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:35-37). In the New Testament, Jesus' teachings often highlighted the spiritual dimensions of financial dealings, urging believers to prioritize mercy and generosity over strict adherence to financial gain. The use of δάνειον in the New Testament serves as a reminder of the ethical considerations inherent in financial relationships. It calls believers to reflect on their attitudes towards wealth, debt, and the treatment of others in economic matters, aligning with broader biblical principles of justice, mercy, and love. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as danizó Definition a loan NASB Translation debt (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1156: δάνειον δάνειον (WH δανιον, see Iota), δανειου, τό, (δάνος a gift), a loan: Matthew 18:27. (Deuteronomy 15:8; Deuteronomy 24:13 (11); Aristotle, eth. Nic. 9, 2, 3; Diodorus 1, 79; Plutarch; others.) STRONGS NT 1156: δανιον [δανιον, see δάνειον.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance debt. From danos (a gift); probably akin to the base of didomi; a loan -- debt. see GREEK didomi Forms and Transliterations δάνειον δάνειόν δανιον δάνιον daneion dáneion Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 18:27 N-ANS GRK: καὶ τὸ δάνειον ἀφῆκεν αὐτῷ NAS: him and forgave him the debt. KJV: forgave him the debt. INT: and the loan forgave him Strong's Greek 1156 1 Occurrence δάνειον — 1 Occ.