The meaning of “δωρεά”
Understanding dōreá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gift. - a gratuity
δωρεά
gift. - a gratuity
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 4:10 | “Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.” Word: δωρεά (dōreá) | |
| Acts 10:45 | “And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Word: δωρεά (dōreá) | |
| Romans 5:17 | “For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)” Word: δωρεά (dōreá) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:15 | “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. ” Word: δωρεά (dōreá) | |
| Ephesians 4:7 | “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Word: δωρεά (dōreá) |