1395. dotés
Lexicon
dotés: Giver

Original Word: δοτής
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: dotés
Pronunciation: do-tace'
Phonetic Spelling: (dot'-ace)
Definition: Giver
Meaning: a giver.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
giver.

From the base of didomi; a giver -- giver.

see GREEK didomi

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from didómi
Definition
a giver
NASB Translation
giver (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1395: δότης

δότης, δοτου, (δίδωμι), for the more usual δοτήρ, a giver, bestower: 2 Corinthians 9:7 from Proverbs 22:8. Not forrod elsewhere.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb δίδωμι (didōmi), meaning "to give."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between δοτής and a specific Hebrew word, the concept of giving is prevalent throughout the Old Testament. Some related Hebrew words include:

- נָתַן (nathan) • Strong's Hebrew 5414: To give, put, set.
- מַתָּנָה (mattanah) • Strong's Hebrew 4976: A gift, present.
- שַׁי (shay) • Strong's Hebrew 7862: A gift, tribute.

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of giving and are used in various contexts to describe offerings, gifts, and the act of bestowing something upon others.

Usage: The term δοτής is used in the New Testament to describe someone who gives or grants something, often in a generous or benevolent manner.

Context: The Greek word δοτής appears in the New Testament to emphasize the character of God as a generous and benevolent giver. This term is used to highlight the divine nature of giving, which is not merely transactional but is rooted in grace and love. In the context of the New Testament, δοτής is often associated with the giving of wisdom, spiritual gifts, and blessings.

In James 1:5 (BSB), the concept of God as a generous giver is clearly articulated: "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." Here, the emphasis is on God's willingness to provide wisdom to those who seek it, underscoring His nature as a benevolent provider.

The use of δοτής in the New Testament serves to remind believers of the importance of emulating God's generosity in their own lives. It encourages a spirit of giving that is not limited by human constraints but is inspired by divine example. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of stewardship and the call for believers to be conduits of God's blessings to others.

Forms and Transliterations
δοτην δότην δοτόν doten dotēn dóten dótēn
Links
Interlinear GreekInterlinear HebrewStrong's NumbersEnglishman's Greek ConcordanceEnglishman's Hebrew ConcordanceParallel Texts
Englishman's Concordance
2 Corinthians 9:7 N-AMS
GRK: ἱλαρὸν γὰρ δότην ἀγαπᾷ ὁ
NAS: loves a cheerful giver.
KJV: loveth a cheerful giver.
INT: a cheerful indeed giver loves

Strong's Greek 1395
1 Occurrence


δότην — 1 Occ.















1394
Top of Page
Top of Page