The meaning of “δωρεάν”
Understanding dōreán reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accusative case of δωρεά as adverb without a cause, freely, for naught, in vain. - gratuitously (literally or figurative...
δωρεάν
accusative case of δωρεά as adverb without a cause, freely, for naught, in vain. - gratuitously (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:8 | “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.” Word: δωρεάν (dōreán) | |
| John 15:25 | “But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.” Word: δωρεάν (dōreán) | |
| Romans 3:24 | “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:” Word: δωρεάν (dōreán) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:7 | “Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?” Word: δωρεάν (dōreán) | |
| Galatians 2:21 | “I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. ” Word: δωρεάν (dōreán) |