Strong's Lexicon amoibé: Recompense, exchange, return Original Word: ἀμοιβή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀμείβω (ameibō), meaning "to change" or "to exchange." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "amoibé," the concept of recompense is present in several Hebrew terms, such as שָׁלַם (shalem, Strong's H7999), which means "to be complete, to repay, to reward." Usage: In the New Testament, "amoibé" refers to the concept of recompense or exchange, often in the context of receiving something in return for one's actions or efforts. It carries the idea of a reciprocal relationship or a reward that corresponds to one's deeds. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of exchange and recompense was integral to social and economic interactions. The idea of receiving a fair return for one's labor or investment was deeply embedded in the societal norms. This concept also extended to moral and ethical dimensions, where good deeds were expected to be rewarded, and wrongdoings punished. In the biblical context, this notion is often tied to divine justice and the ultimate recompense from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ameibomai (to repay) Definition requital, recompense. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 287: ἀμοιβήἀμοιβή, (ῆς, ἡ (from ἀμείβω, as ἀλειφή from ἀλείφω, στοιβή from στείβω), a very common word with the Greeks, requital, recompense, in a good and a bad sense (from the significance of the middle ἀμείβομαι to requite, return like for like): in a good sense, 1 Timothy 5:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance requite, recompense.From ameibo (to exchange); requital -- requite. Forms and Transliterations αμοιβας αμοιβάς ἀμοιβὰς αμορίτην amoibas amoibàsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 5:4 N-AFPGRK: εὐσεβεῖν καὶ ἀμοιβὰς ἀποδιδόναι τοῖς KJV: and to requite their parents: INT: to be devout and recompense to give to |