3405. misthapodosia

Lexicon

misthapodosia: Reward, recompense

Original Word: μισθαποδοσία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: misthapodosia
Pronunciation: mis-thah-po-do-SEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (mis-thap-od-os-ee'-ah)
Definition: Reward, recompense
Meaning: (lit: repayment of price or payment of price due), reward, due punishment.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

recompense of reward.

From misthapodotes; requital (good or bad) -- recompence of reward.

see GREEK misthapodotes

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 3405 misthapodosía (from 3408 /misthós, "reward" and 591 /apodídōmi, "return, give back") – properly, compensation corresponding to a particular decision (action). This recompense "swings both ways" – bringing a (just) reward from God for living in faith (Heb 10:35, 11:26), or divine punishment (Heb 2:2) when living in self-government.

3405 /misthapodosía ("divine compensation") is determined by God the Judge – i.e. what He personally values (note the focus on God as the Source, with apo). See also 3408 (misthós).

[3405 /misthapodosía refers to the "payment of price due" (Souter); originally, "payment of wages, recompense" (Abbott-Smith).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from misthos and apodidómi
Definition
payment of wages
NASB Translation
penalty (1), reward (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3405: μισθαποδοσία

μισθαποδοσία, μισθαποδοσιας, ἡ (μισθός and ἀποδίδωμι; cf. the μισθοδοσία of the Greek writings (Winers Grammar, 24)), payment of wages due, recompense: of reward, Hebrews 10:35; Hebrews 11:20; of punishment, Hebrews 2:2. (Several times in ecclesiastical writings.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from μισθός (misthos, meaning "wage" or "reward") and ἀποδίδωμι (apodidōmi, meaning "to give back" or "to render").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μισθαποδοσία, related concepts can be found in Hebrew terms such as שָׂכָר (sakar, Strong's H7939), meaning "wages" or "reward," and גְּמוּל (gemul, Strong's H1576), meaning "recompense" or "benefit." These terms similarly convey the idea of receiving a reward or recompense, often in the context of divine justice.

Usage: The term μισθαποδοσία is used in the New Testament to denote the concept of receiving a reward or recompense, often in the context of divine reward for faithfulness or righteous actions.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The term μισθαποδοσία appears in the New Testament, primarily in the context of spiritual or divine recompense. It emphasizes the principle that God rewards those who earnestly seek Him and live according to His will. This concept is rooted in the broader biblical theme of divine justice and the assurance of reward for faithfulness.

• Scriptural References:
• Hebrews 10:35 (BSB): "So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward." Here, μισθαποδοσία is used to encourage believers to maintain their faith and confidence in God, with the assurance of a future reward.
• Hebrews 11:26 (BSB): "He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward." This passage highlights the faith of Moses, who valued the eternal reward from God over earthly riches.

• Theological Significance: The concept of μισθαποδοσία underscores the biblical teaching that God is just and faithful to reward those who diligently seek Him. It serves as a motivation for believers to persevere in their faith and good works, with the assurance that their efforts are not in vain. This reward is not merely material but encompasses spiritual blessings and eternal life.

• Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to live with an eternal perspective, understanding that their actions have eternal significance. The promise of μισθαποδοσία serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual values over temporal gains and to trust in God's ultimate justice and generosity.

Forms and Transliterations

μισθαποδοσιαν μισθαποδοσίαν misthapodosian misthapodosían

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 2:2 N-AFS
GRK: ἔλαβεν ἔνδικον μισθαποδοσίαν
NAS: received a just penalty,
KJV: received a just recompence of reward;
INT: received righteous recompense

Hebrews 10:35 N-AFS
GRK: ἔχει μεγάλην μισθαποδοσίαν
NAS: has a great reward.
KJV: hath great recompence of reward.
INT: has great recompense

Hebrews 11:26 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν μισθαποδοσίαν
NAS: for he was looking to the reward.
KJV: unto the recompence of the reward.
INT: to the reward

Strong's Greek 3405
3 Occurrences

μισθαποδοσίαν — 3 Occ.