δωρεάν

dōreanAdverbG1432

freely

From: accusative case of G1431 (δωρεά) as adverb;

Short Definition

gratuitously (literally or figuratively)

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 Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
2
2 Corinthians
1
2 Thessalonians
1
Galatians
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 11:7
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:8
  • Galatians 2:21
  • John 15:25
  • Matthew 10:8

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