Greek Word Study
The meaning of “δόσις”
Understanding dósis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
gift, giving. - a giving - by implication, (concretely) a gift
G1394
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
δόσις
Phoneticdos'-is
Transliterationdósis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
gift, giving. - a giving - by implication, (concretely) a gift
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 4:15 | “Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.” Word: δόσις (dósis) | |
| James 1:17 | “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Word: δόσις (dósis) |