παράδοσις

paradosisNoun (Feminine)G3862

tradition

From: from G3860 (παραδίδωμι);

Short Definition

transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a handing down or over, transfer, transmission (Arist., Polyb., LXX).
2.tradition of doctrine (Plat., Epict.); by meton., of the doctrine itself
LXX Usage: (אֵסוּר), (נָתַן ni.), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

13 times

Appears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
5
Matthew
3
2 Thessalonians
2
1 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:2
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6
  • Galatians 1:14
  • Matthew 15:3
  • Mark 7:3

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