1435. dóron

Lexicon

dóron: Gift, offering

Original Word: δῶρον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: dóron
Pronunciation: DOH-ron
Phonetic Spelling: (do'-ron)
Definition: Gift, offering
Meaning: a gift, present.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gift, offering.

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

HELPS Word-studies

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).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

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

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

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.)

Topical Lexicon

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.

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

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 2:11 N-ANP
GRK: προσήνεγκαν αὐτῷ δῶρα χρυσὸν καὶ
NAS: they presented to Him gifts of gold,
KJV: unto him gifts; gold,
INT: they offered to him gifts gold and

Matthew 5:23 N-ANS
GRK: προσφέρῃς τὸ δῶρόν σου ἐπὶ
NAS: you are presenting your offering at the altar,
KJV: thou bring thy gift to the altar,
INT: you shall offer the offering of you at

Matthew 5:24 N-ANS
GRK: ἐκεῖ τὸ δῶρόν σου ἔμπροσθεν
NAS: leave your offering there before
KJV: there thy gift before the altar,
INT: there the gift of you before

Matthew 5:24 N-ANS
GRK: πρόσφερε τὸ δῶρόν σου
NAS: come and present your offering.
KJV: and offer thy gift.
INT: offer the gift of you

Matthew 8:4 N-ANS
GRK: προσένεγκον τὸ δῶρον ὃ προσέταξεν
NAS: and present the offering that Moses
KJV: and offer the gift that Moses
INT: offer the gift which commanded

Matthew 15:5 N-NNS
GRK: τῇ μητρί Δῶρον ὃ ἐὰν
NAS: that would help you has been given [to God],
KJV: [his] mother, [It is] a gift, by
INT: the mother [It is] a gift whoever if

Matthew 23:18 N-DNS
GRK: ἐν τῷ δώρῳ τῷ ἐπάνω
NAS: swears by the offering on it, he is obligated.'
KJV: sweareth by the gift that is upon it,
INT: by the gift that [is] upon

Matthew 23:19 N-NNS
GRK: μεῖζον τὸ δῶρον ἢ τὸ
NAS: is more important, the offering, or
KJV: [is] greater, the gift, or
INT: [is] greater the gift or the

Matthew 23:19 N-ANS
GRK: ἁγιάζον τὸ δῶρον
NAS: that sanctifies the offering?
KJV: the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
INT: sanctifies the gift

Mark 7:11 N-NNS
GRK: ὅ ἐστιν Δῶρον ὃ ἐὰν
NAS: you is Corban (that is to say, given [to God]),'
KJV: that is to say, a gift, by
INT: that is a gift whatever if

Luke 21:1 N-ANP
GRK: γαζοφυλάκιον τὰ δῶρα αὐτῶν πλουσίους
NAS: putting their gifts into the treasury.
KJV: casting their gifts into the treasury.
INT: treasury the gifts of them rich

Luke 21:4 N-ANP
GRK: εἰς τὰ δῶρα αὕτη δὲ
NAS: put into the offering; but she out of her poverty
KJV: cast in unto the offerings of God: but
INT: in the gifts of her however

Ephesians 2:8 N-NNS
GRK: θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον
NAS: and that not of yourselves, [it is] the gift of God;
KJV: yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
INT: [it is] God's gift

Hebrews 5:1 N-ANP
GRK: ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ
NAS: both gifts and sacrifices
KJV: he may offer both gifts and sacrifices
INT: that he might offer gifts both and

Hebrews 8:3 N-ANP
GRK: τὸ προσφέρειν δῶρά τε καὶ
NAS: to offer both gifts and sacrifices; so
KJV: to offer gifts and sacrifices:
INT: to offer gifts both and

Hebrews 8:4 N-ANP
GRK: νόμον τὰ δῶρα
NAS: who offer the gifts according
KJV: that offer gifts according
INT: law the gifts

Hebrews 9:9 N-NNP
GRK: καθ' ἣν δῶρά τε καὶ
NAS: both gifts and sacrifices
KJV: both gifts and
INT: in which gifts both and

Hebrews 11:4 N-DNP
GRK: ἐπὶ τοῖς δώροις αὐτοῦ τοῦ
NAS: about his gifts, and through
KJV: of his gifts: and by
INT: to the gifts of him

Revelation 11:10 N-ANP
GRK: εὐφραίνονται καὶ δῶρα πέμψουσιν ἀλλήλοις
NAS: and they will send gifts to one another,
KJV: shall send gifts one to another;
INT: will make merry and gifts will send to one another

Strong's Greek 1435
19 Occurrences

δῶρα — 8 Occ.
δώρῳ — 1 Occ.
δώροις — 1 Occ.
δῶρόν — 9 Occ.