δωρεά

dōreaNoun (Feminine)G1431

free gift

From: from G1435 (δῶρον);

Short Definition

a gratuity

Full Lexicon Entry

a gift: ; δ. θεοῦ,; Χριστοῦ; πνεύματος; δικαιοσύνης; χάριτος; ἀνεκδιηγήτὶῳ δ. Acc, δωρεάν, adverbially (as frequently in LXX), (a) freely, as a gift: (b) in vain, uselessly: ( LXX) .
Synonyms
see: δόμα
LXX Usage: chiefly (-άν) for חִנָּם

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
4
Ephesians
2
Romans
2
2 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 9:15
  • Acts 11:17
  • Acts 8:20
  • Ephesians 4:7
  • John 4:10

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