Definition
δαπανάω, -ῶ
[in LXX: Tob.1.7, 1Ma.14.32, al. ;]
1. to spend, expend: with accusative, Mark 5:26; before ἐπί, with dative of person(s), Acts 21:24; ὑπέρ, 2 Corinthians 12:15.
2. to consume, squander: Luke 15:14; ἐν τ. ἡδσναῖς (on the constr. with ἐν, see Hort, Mayor, in l.), James 4:3 (cf. ἐκ-, προσ- δ.).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Mark 5:26δαπανήσασα · had spentShe had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse.
- Luke 15:14Δαπανήσαντος · had spentAfter he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.
- Acts 21:24δαπάνησον · pay their expensesTake these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15δαπανήσω · spend my moneyAnd for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
- James 4:3δαπανήσητε · you may squander [it]And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.