Original Word: δῶρον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: dóron
Pronunciation: DOH-ron
Phonetic Spelling: (do'-ron)
Definition: a gift, present.
Meaning: A gift, present, or offering. It often refers to something given voluntarily without expectation of return, typically as an expression of honor, respect, or devotion.

Word Origin: Derived from the base of δίδωμι (didōmi), meaning "to give."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4503 מִנְחָה (minchah): Often translated as "offering" or "gift," used in the context of sacrifices and offerings to God.
• H4976 מַתָּנָה (mattanah): Meaning "gift" or "present," used in various contexts of giving.
• H8641 תְּרוּמָה (terumah): Refers to a "contribution" or "offering," particularly in the context of offerings made to the temple or for sacred purposes.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term δῶρον, illustrating its significance in both religious and cultural contexts within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term δῶρον is used in the New Testament to describe offerings made to God, gifts given to others, and presents in general. It appears in contexts related to religious offerings, acts of charity, and expressions of goodwill.

Context: • Contextual Significance: In the New Testament, δῶρον is frequently associated with offerings made to God, particularly in the context of the Jewish temple practices. It underscores the importance of giving as an act of worship and devotion. For example, in Matthew 5:23-24, Jesus emphasizes the need for reconciliation with others before presenting a δῶρον at the altar, highlighting the relational aspect of worship.

• Theological Implications: The concept of δῶρον extends beyond mere material gifts to encompass the spiritual act of giving oneself to God. In Ephesians 2:8, the term is used metaphorically to describe salvation as a "gift" from God, emphasizing grace and the unmerited nature of divine favor.

• Examples in Scripture:
• Matthew 2:11 (BSB): "On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts (δῶρα) of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
• Hebrews 5:1 (BSB): "Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts (δῶρα) and sacrifices for sins."
• Ephesians 2:8 (BSB): "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift (δῶρον) of God."

• Cultural and Historical Context: In the Greco-Roman world, δῶρον was a common term for gifts exchanged in social and religious contexts. It was customary to present gifts to deities, rulers, and individuals of high status as a sign of respect and allegiance. The New Testament usage reflects this cultural practice while infusing it with theological depth, particularly in the context of divine grace and human response.

Cognate: 1435 dṓron(a neuter noun derived from 1325/didōmi, to give) – gift (focusing on "the free nature of the gift," Zod, Dict). That is, something "uncaused" (not coerced, spontaneous). 1435 (dṓron) occurs 19 times in the NT (sometimes referring to the gift of a ceremonial sacrifice). See 1431 (dōrea).

Word Origin
from didómi
Definition
a gift, present, spec. a sacrifice
NASB Translation
gift (1), gifts (8), given (2), offering (8).

STRONGS NT 1435: δῶρον

δῶρον, δώρου, τό (from Homer down), the Sept. generally for קָרְבָּן, often also for מִנְחָה and שֹׁחַד; a gift, present: Ephesians 2:8; Revelation 11:10; of gifts offered as an expression of honor, Matthew 2:11; of sacrifices and other gifts offered to God, Matthew 5:23; Matthew 8:4; Matthew 15:5; Matthew 23:18; Mark 7:11; Hebrews 5:1; Hebrews 8:3; Hebrews 9:9; Hebrews 11:4; of money cast into the treasury for the purposes of the temple and for the support of the poor, Luke 21:1,(4). (Synonym: see δόμα, at the end.)

STRONGS NT 1435a: δωροφορίαδωροφορία, δωροφοριας, ἡ (δωροφόρος, bringing gifts), the offering of a gift or of gifts: Romans 15:31 L Tr marginal reading, cf. διακονία, 3. (Alciphron 1, 6; Pollux 4, 47 (p. 371, Hemst. edition); several times in ecclesiastical writings.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gift, offering.

A present; specially, a sacrifice -- gift, offering.

Forms and Transliterations

δωρα δώρα δώρά δῶρα δῶρά δωροις δώροις δωρον δώρον δώρόν δῶρον δῶρόν δώρου δωρω δώρω δώρῳ δώρων dora dôra dôrá dōra dō̂ra dō̂rá doro dōrō dṓroi dṓrōi dorois dōrois dṓrois doron dôron dôrón dōron dō̂ron dō̂rón

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