Definition
δωρέω, -ῶ
[in LXX: Genesis 30:20 (זָבַד), Esther 8:1, Proverbs 4:2 (נָתַן), Leviticus 7:15 (קׇרְבָּן), 1Es.1.7 Esther 8:14, Esther 8:55, Sir.7.25 * ;]
to present, bestow. As depon. (with same sense), -Ιομαι,.-οίμαι: Mark 15:45, 2 Peter 1:3-4.
Synonyms: δίδωμι, q.v
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δωρέω:
- נָתַןna.tan“to give: give”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Mark 15:45ἐδωρήσατο · he grantedWhen Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.
- 2 Peter 1:3δεδωρημένης · has givenHis divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
- 2 Peter 1:4δεδώρηται · He has givenThrough these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.