The meaning of “μεταδίδωμι”
Understanding metadídōmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
give, impart. - to give over, i.e. share
μεταδίδωμι
give, impart. - to give over, i.e. share
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 3:11 | “He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.” Word: μεταδίδωμι (metadídōmi) | |
| Romans 1:11 | “For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;” Word: μεταδίδωμι (metadídōmi) | |
| Romans 12:8 | “Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.” Word: μεταδίδωμι (metadídōmi) | |
| Ephesians 4:28 | “Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.” Word: μεταδίδωμι (metadídōmi) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:8 | “So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.” Word: μεταδίδωμι (metadídōmi) |