Lexicon dórea: Gift, free gift Original Word: δωρεά Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gift. From doron; a gratuity -- gift. see GREEK doron HELPS Word-studies 1431 dōreá (a feminine noun, derived from 1325 /dídōmi) – a gift, freely given and hence not acquired by merit or "entitlement." 1431 /dōreá (a feminine noun) expresses a brand of giving that highlights the beneficent desire of the giver. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom didómi Definition a gift NASB Translation freely (1), gift (12), needlessly (1), without a cause (1), without charge (1), without cost (2), without paying (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1431: δωρεάδωρεά, δωρεᾶς, ἡ (δίδωμι); from (Aeschyh and) Herodotus down; a gift: John 4:10; Acts 8:20; Acts 11:17; Romans 5:15; 2 Corinthians 9:15; Hebrews 6:4; ἡ χάρις ἐδόθη κατά τό μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς τοῦ Χριστοῦ, according to the measure in which Christ gave it, Ephesians 4:7; with an epexegetical genitive of the thing given, viz. τοῦ ἁγίου πνεύματος, Acts 2:38; Acts 10:45; δικαιοσύνης, Romans 5:17 (L WH Tr marginal reading brackets τῆς δωρεᾶς); τῆς χάριτος τοῦ Θεοῦ, Ephesians 3:7. The accusative δωρεάν (properly, as a gift, gift-wise (cf. Winers Grammar, 230 (216); Buttmann, 153 (134))) is used adverbially; the Sept. for חִנָּם; a. freely, for naught, gratis, gratuitously: Matthew 10:8; Romans 3:24; 2 Corinthians 11:7; 2 Thessalonians 3:8; Revelation 21:6; Revelation 22:17 (Polybius 18, 17, 7; Exodus 21:11; δωρεάν ἄνευ ἀργυρίου, Isaiah 52:3). b. by a usage of which as yet no example has been noted from Greek writings, without just cause, unnecessarily: John 15:25 (Psalm 68:5 Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of δωρεά in the Greek New Testament is closely related to the Hebrew word מַתָּנָה (mattanah, Strong's Hebrew 4976), which also means "gift." This Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to describe offerings and gifts, often in the context of divine blessings or human generosity. Usage: The term δωρεά is used in the New Testament to describe a gift that is given freely, without expectation of return. It often refers to the gifts of God, particularly the gift of the Holy Spirit or the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Context: The Greek word δωρεά (dōrea) appears in several key passages in the New Testament, emphasizing the concept of God's grace and generosity. It is used to describe the nature of God's gifts to humanity, which are given freely and without merit on the part of the recipient. Englishman's Concordance John 4:10 N-AFSGRK: ᾔδεις τὴν δωρεὰν τοῦ θεοῦ NAS: you knew the gift of God, KJV: If thou knewest the gift of God, and INT: you had known the gift of God Acts 2:38 N-AFS Acts 8:20 N-AFS Acts 10:45 N-NFS Acts 11:17 N-AFS Romans 5:15 N-NFS Romans 5:17 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 9:15 N-DFS Ephesians 3:7 N-AFS Ephesians 4:7 N-GFS Hebrews 6:4 N-GFS Strong's Greek 1431 |
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