The meaning of “δῶρον”
Understanding dōron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gift, offering. - a present - specially, a sacrifice
δῶρον
gift, offering. - a present - specially, a sacrifice
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:4 | “And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.” Word: δῶρον (dōron) | |
| Mark 7:11 | “But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.” Word: δῶρον (dōron) | |
| Luke 21:4 | “For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.” Word: δῶρον (dōron) | |
| Ephesians 2:8 | “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” Word: δῶρον (dōron) | |
| Hebrews 8:4 | “For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:” Word: δῶρον (dōron) |