The meaning of “δαπανάω”
Understanding dapanáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be at charges, consume, spend. - to expend, i.e. (in a good sense) to incur cost, or (in a bad one) to waste
δαπανάω
be at charges, consume, spend. - to expend, i.e. (in a good sense) to incur cost, or (in a bad one) to waste
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 5:26 | “And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,” Word: δαπανάω (dapanáō) | |
| Luke 15:14 | “And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.” Word: δαπανάω (dapanáō) | |
| Acts 21:24 | “Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.” Word: δαπανάω (dapanáō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:15 | “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.” Word: δαπανάω (dapanáō) | |
| James 4:3 | “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.” Word: δαπανάω (dapanáō) |