Strong's Lexicon dosis: Gift, giving Original Word: δόσις Word Origin: From δίδωμι (didōmi), meaning "to give." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - מַתָּנָה (mattanah) - H4976, meaning "gift." - נְדָבָה (nedavah) - H5071, meaning "freewill offering" or "gift." Usage: The Greek word "δόσις" refers to the act of giving or a gift itself. It emphasizes the nature of the gift as something bestowed or granted, often highlighting the benevolence and generosity of the giver. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the good and perfect gifts that come from God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, gift-giving was a common practice that often carried social and relational significance. Gifts were used to establish and maintain relationships, demonstrate loyalty, and express gratitude. In the Jewish tradition, gifts were also seen as expressions of God's provision and blessing. The concept of divine gifts was deeply rooted in the understanding of God as the ultimate provider and source of all good things. HELPS Word-studies 1394 dósis (from 1325 /dídōmi, "give") – gift, emphasizing the intention (aim) that motivates the giving and the chain-reaction of giving-and-responding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom didómi Definition the act of giving, a gift NASB Translation giving (1), thing given (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1394: δόσιςδόσις, δόσεως, ἡ (δίδωμι); 1. a giving (from Herodotus down): λόγος δόσεως καί λήψεως, an account of giving and receiving (i. e. debit and credit accounts; cf. λόγος II. 3), Philippians 4:15; here Paul, by a pleasant euphemism, refers to the pecuniary gifts, which the church bestowing them enters in the account of expenses, but he himself in the account of receipts; cf. Van Hengel at the passage; so δόσις καί λῆψις, of money given and received, Sir. 41:19 Sir. 42:7; (Hermas, mand. 5, 2, 2 [ET]), and plural Epictetus diss. 2, 9, 12. 2. a gift, (from Homer down): James 1:17. (Synonym: see δόμα, at the end.) From the base of didomi; a giving; by implication, (concretely) a gift -- gift, giving. see GREEK didomi Englishman's Concordance Philippians 4:15 N-GFSGRK: εἰς λόγον δόσεως καὶ λήμψεως NAS: with me in the matter of giving and receiving KJV: as concerning giving and receiving, INT: with regard to an account of giving and receiving James 1:17 N-NFS Strong's Greek 1394 |
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