Strong's Lexicon misthapodotés: Rewarder Original Word: μισθαποδότης Word Origin: From μισθός (misthos, meaning "wages" or "reward") and ἀποδίδωμι (apodidōmi, meaning "to give back" or "to render"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of God as a rewarder is paralleled in the Hebrew Scriptures with terms like שָׁלַם (shalem, Strong's H7999), meaning "to complete" or "to reward," and גָּמַל (gamal, Strong's H1580), meaning "to deal bountifully" or "to recompense." Usage: The term "misthapodotés" refers to one who pays wages or rewards. In the New Testament, it is used to describe God as the one who rewards those who earnestly seek Him. This concept emphasizes God's justice and faithfulness in recognizing and rewarding the faith and diligence of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a "rewarder" was familiar in both secular and religious contexts. Employers rewarded laborers with wages, and deities were believed to reward worshippers with blessings. In the Jewish tradition, God was seen as the ultimate judge and rewarder, a theme that is echoed in the New Testament. The idea of God as a rewarder underscores His role as a just and benevolent deity who honors faith and righteousness. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3406 misthapodótēs (from 3408misthos, "reward" and 591 /apodídōmi, "give from") – properly, someone "paying what is due; a rewarder" (Abbott-Smith); a paymaster (A. T. Robertson), giving rewards in keeping with his own values. 3406 /misthapodótēs is only used in Heb 11:6. See also 3408 (misthós). [Note the prefix (apo) emphasizing what the Lord personally values and hence the basis of determining rewards.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom misthos and apodidómi Definition one who pays wages NASB Translation rewarder (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3406: μισθαποδότηςμισθαποδότης, μισθαποδοτησου, ὁ (μισθός and ἀποδίδωμι; cf. the μισθοδότης of the Greek writings) (Vulg.remunerator); one who pays wages, a rewarder: Hebrews 11:6. (Several times in ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rewarder. From misthoo and apodidomi; a renumerator -- rewarder. see GREEK misthoo see GREEK apodidomi Forms and Transliterations μισθαποδοτης μισθαποδότης misthapodotes misthapodotēs misthapodótes misthapodótēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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