1160. dapane

Lexicon

dapane: Cost, Expense

Original Word: δαπάνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: dapane
Pronunciation: dah-PAH-nay
Phonetic Spelling: (dap-an'-ay)
Definition: Cost, Expense
Meaning: cost, expense.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cost.

From dapto (to devour); expense (as consuming) -- cost.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1160: δαπάνη

δαπάνη, δαπανης, ἡ (from δάπτω to tear, consume, (akin are δεῖπνον, Latindaps; Curtius, § 261)), expense, cost: Luke 14:28. (2 Esdr. 6:4; 1 Macc. 3:30, etc. Among Greek writings Hesiod, Works, 721, Pindar, Euripides, Thucydides, and following.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the verb δαπανάω (dapanáō), meaning "to spend" or "to expend."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for δαπάνη, the concept of cost or expense can be related to several Hebrew terms that deal with financial transactions or expenditures, such as כֶּסֶף (kesef, Strong's 3701) meaning "silver" or "money," and מְחִיר (mechir, Strong's 4242) meaning "price" or "cost." These terms reflect the economic aspects of life in biblical times and the importance of financial stewardship.

Usage: The term δαπάνη is used in the New Testament to describe the financial cost or expenditure associated with an action or endeavor. It appears in contexts where the financial implications of an action are being considered or discussed.

Context: The Greek term δαπάνη is found in the New Testament, specifically in the context of financial considerations and the cost associated with certain actions. In Luke 14:28, Jesus uses the term in a parable to illustrate the importance of counting the cost before undertaking a significant project: "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and count the cost (δαπάνη) to see if he has the resources to complete it?" (BSB). This usage underscores the principle of prudent planning and foresight in discipleship and life decisions.

The concept of δαπάνη is also relevant in the broader biblical narrative, where stewardship and the wise use of resources are emphasized. The term reminds believers of the need to consider the implications of their commitments and the resources required to fulfill them. In a spiritual sense, it can also be seen as a metaphor for the cost of discipleship, where following Christ involves a willingness to invest one's life and resources in the pursuit of the Kingdom of God.

Forms and Transliterations

δαπάνη δαπανην δαπάνην δασέα δασείαι δασείας δασείς δασέος δάσεσι δασέως δάσος δασυποδα δασύποδα δασύς εδαψιλεύσατο dapanen dapanēn dapánen dapánēn

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 14:28 N-AFS
GRK: ψηφίζει τὴν δαπάνην εἰ ἔχει
NAS: and calculate the cost to see if
KJV: and counteth the cost, whether
INT: counts the cost if he has

Strong's Greek 1160
1 Occurrence

δαπάνην — 1 Occ.