Definition
δόσις, -εως, ἡ
(δίδωμι) [in LXX for חֹק (Genesis 47:22), (Proverbs 21:14; 25:14), frequently in Sir. ;]
1. properly, the act of giving: Philippians 4:15.
2. Objectively, a gift: James 1:17.
Synonyms: see: δόμα
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δόσις:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Philippians 4:15δόσεως · of givingAnd as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
- James 1:17δόσις · goodEvery good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.