1929. epididómi

Lexical Summary

epididómi: To give, to deliver, to hand over, to grant

Original Word: ἐπιδίδωμι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: epididómi
Pronunciation: eh-pee-DEE-doh-mee
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-did'-o-mee)
KJV: deliver unto, give, let (+ (her drive)), offer
NASB: give, delivered, gave, gave way, giving, handed
Word Origin: [from G1909 (ἐπί - over) and G1325 (δίδωμι - give)]

1. to give over (by hand or surrender)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deliver unto, give over, surrender.

From epi and didomi; to give over (by hand or surrender) -- deliver unto, give, let (+ (her drive)), offer.

see GREEK epi

see GREEK didomi

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from epi and didómi
Definition
to give over, give way
NASB Translation
delivered (1), gave (1), gave way (1), give (4), giving (1), handed (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1929: ἐπιδίδωμι

ἐπιδίδωμι: 3 person singular imperfect ἐπεδίδου; future ἐπιδώσω; 1 aorist ἐπέδωκα; 2 aorist participle plural ἐπιδόντες; 1 aorist passive ἐπεδοθην; (from Homer down); to give over;

1. to hand, give by handing: τινα τί, Matthew 7:9; Luke 11:11; Luke 24:30, 42; John 13:26 (R G L); Acts 15:30; passive Luke 4:17.

2. to give over, i. e. give up to the power or will of one (German preisgeben): Acts 27:15 (namely, ἑαυτούς or τό πλοῖον τῷ ἀνέμῳ).

Topical Lexicon

Overview of Usage

Strong’s Greek 1929 occurs nine times in the New Testament, spanning narrative, didactic, and historical material. Its core idea is a purposeful handing over—whether an object, a message, or, figuratively, control. The contexts cluster around four themes: (1) the generosity of God and human fathers, (2) the sharing of food as fellowship, (3) the transmission of Scripture and apostolic teaching, and (4) the yielding of control in dire circumstances.

Categories of Meaning

1. Tangible giving: bread, fish, an egg, a scroll.
2. Official delivery: a conciliar letter.
3. Relinquishing control: a ship surrendering to a storm.
4. Figurative assurance: rhetorical contrasts that underscore divine benevolence.

Key New Testament Contexts

1. Generous Fatherhood (Matthew 7:9-10; Luke 11:11-12)

Jesus employs vivid contrasts to show that a loving father will not “give” harmful substitutes when his child asks for sustenance.
• “Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?” (Matthew 7:9)
• “Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?” (Matthew 7:10)
• “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?” (Luke 11:11)
• “Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?” (Luke 11:12)

The repetition underscores the certainty of God’s goodness in answering prayer and forms the logical bridge to Jesus’ assurance of the Father’s gift of the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:13).

2. Table Fellowship and Revelation (Luke 24:30; 24:42)
• “He took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them.” (Luke 24:30)
• “They gave Him a piece of broiled fish.” (Luke 24:42)

At Emmaus, the risen Lord’s act of giving bread mirrors the Last Supper, unveiling His identity to the disciples. Their reciprocal act of giving fish affirms His physical resurrection. The word marks both divine self-disclosure and human response, intertwining hospitality with revelation.

3. The Scroll Handed to Jesus (Luke 4:17)
• “The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him.” (Luke 4:17)

The synagogue attendant’s gesture places Scripture in Jesus’ hands, leading to His inaugural proclamation. The moment highlights the continuity between prophetic promise and messianic fulfillment, as well as the authority with which Jesus reads and applies the Word.

4. Apostolic Transmission of Doctrine (Acts 15:30)
• “They assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.” (Acts 15:30)

The Jerusalem Council’s verdict on Gentile inclusion is physically delivered to Antioch. The verb underscores the responsible hand-off of doctrinal clarity, ensuring unity. It models orderly communication and the safeguarding of apostolic teaching.

5. Yielding in Crisis (Acts 27:15)
• “Unable to head into the wind… we gave way and were driven along.” (Acts 27:15)

In maritime peril, the crew relinquishes control to the storm. Here the term shifts from voluntary giving to necessary surrender, illustrating human limitation and the overarching providence that finally carries Paul to Rome.

Theological Themes

• Divine benevolence: The Father’s good gifts contrast sharply with harmful substitutes.
• Christological revelation: Jesus both receives and bestows, embodying the conduit of grace.
• Scriptural authority: The handed-over scroll shows Scripture entrusted to and fulfilled by Christ.
• Apostolic stewardship: Truth is preserved by faithful delivery, not private innovation.
• Human humility: Yielding control acknowledges God’s sovereignty when human effort fails.

Practical Ministry Applications

1. Prayer: Confidence that God answers with what is truly good encourages persistent, childlike petition.
2. Communion: The Emmaus meal invites believers to recognize the risen Christ in the breaking of bread.
3. Teaching: Leaders must faithfully “hand over” apostolic doctrine, guarding the flock from distortion.
4. Crisis response: Like Paul’s crew, churches may at times relinquish cherished plans, trusting God’s larger purpose.

Historical Observations

In Greco-Roman culture, formal delivery of documents (as in Acts 15:30) carried legal weight, and handing over scrolls in the synagogue reflected liturgical order. Luke’s usage therefore resonates with contemporary practices while infusing them with redemptive significance.

Summary

Strong’s 1929 weaves through Gospel narratives and Acts to portray giving that is intentional, benevolent, and revelatory. Whether depicting a father, the risen Christ, church leaders, or weary sailors, the word emphasizes that what is handed over—bread, Scripture, doctrine, even control itself—fits perfectly within the wise and gracious plan of God.

Forms and Transliterations

επεδιδου επεδίδου ἐπεδίδου επεδοθη επεδόθη ἐπεδόθη επεδωκαν επέδωκαν ἐπέδωκαν επιδιδούς επίδοι επιδοντες επιδόντες ἐπιδόντες επίδοτε επιδωσει επιδώσει ἐπιδώσει επιδώσω epedidou epedídou epedokan epedōkan epédokan epédōkan epedothe epedothē epedóthe epedóthē epidontes epidóntes epidosei epidōsei epidṓsei

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 7:9 V-FIA-3S
GRK: μὴ λίθον ἐπιδώσει αὐτῷ
NAS: for a loaf, will give him a stone?
INT: not a stone will he give him

Matthew 7:10 V-FIA-3S
GRK: μὴ ὄφιν ἐπιδώσει αὐτῷ
NAS: for a fish, he will not give him a snake,
INT: not a serpent will he give him

Luke 4:17 V-AIP-3S
GRK: καὶ ἐπεδόθη αὐτῷ βιβλίον
NAS: Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened
KJV: And there was delivered unto him
INT: and there was given to him [the] scroll of

Luke 11:11 V-FIA-3S
GRK: ὄφιν αὐτῷ ἐπιδώσει
NAS: for a fish; he will not give him a snake
KJV: that is a father, will he give him
INT: a serpent to him will he give

Luke 11:12 V-FIA-3S
GRK: αἰτήσει ᾠόν ἐπιδώσει αὐτῷ σκορπίον
NAS: for an egg, he will not give him a scorpion,
INT: he should ask an egg will he give to him a scorpion

Luke 24:30 V-IIA-3S
GRK: καὶ κλάσας ἐπεδίδου αὐτοῖς
NAS: [it], and breaking [it], He [began] giving [it] to them.
KJV: [it], and brake, and gave to them.
INT: and having broken he gave [it] to them

Luke 24:42 V-AIA-3P
GRK: οἱ δὲ ἐπέδωκαν αὐτῷ ἰχθύος
NAS: They gave Him a piece of a broiled
KJV: And they gave him a piece
INT: and they gave to him of a fish

Acts 15:30 V-AIA-3P
GRK: τὸ πλῆθος ἐπέδωκαν τὴν ἐπιστολήν
NAS: together, they delivered the letter.
KJV: together, they delivered the epistle:
INT: the multitude delivered the letter

Acts 27:15 V-APA-NMP
GRK: τῷ ἀνέμῳ ἐπιδόντες ἐφερόμεθα
NAS: the wind, we gave way [to it] and let ourselves be driven
KJV: the wind, we let [her] drive.
INT: to the wind having given way we were driven along

Strong's Greek 1929
9 Occurrences

ἐπεδίδου — 1 Occ.
ἐπέδωκαν — 2 Occ.
ἐπεδόθη — 1 Occ.
ἐπιδώσει — 4 Occ.
ἐπιδόντες — 1 Occ.