◄ 1929. epididómi ►
Strong's Lexicon epididómi: To give, to deliver, to hand over, to grant Original Word: ἐπιδίδωμι Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epididómi Pronunciation: eh-pee-DEE-doh-mee Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-did'-o-mee) Definition: To give, to deliver, to hand over, to grant Meaning: (a) trans: I hand in, give up, (b) intrans: I give way (to the wind). Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and δίδωμι (didómi, meaning "to give"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is נָתַן (natan), which means "to give" or "to deliver." Usage: The verb "epididómi" is used in the New Testament to convey the act of giving or delivering something to someone. It often implies a transfer of responsibility or authority, or the granting of a request. The term can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as handing over physical objects or entrusting someone with a task or role. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the act of giving or delivering something was often associated with social and legal obligations. The concept of "epididómi" would have been understood in the context of patron-client relationships, where patrons would grant favors or resources to clients, who in turn owed loyalty and service. This cultural backdrop highlights the significance of trust and responsibility inherent in the act of giving or delivering. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from epi and didómi Definition to give over, give way NASB Translation delivered (1), gave (1), gave way (1), give (4), giving (1), handed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1929: ἐπιδίδωμι ἐπιδίδωμι: 3 person singular imperfect ἐπεδίδου; future ἐπιδώσω; 1 aorist ἐπέδωκα; 2 aorist participle plural ἐπιδόντες; 1 aorist passive ἐπεδοθην; (from Homer down); to give over; 1. to hand, give by handing: τινα τί, Matthew 7:9; Luke 11:11; Luke 24:30, 42; John 13:26 (R G L); Acts 15:30; passive Luke 4:17. 2. to give over, i. e. give up to the power or will of one (German preisgeben): Acts 27:15 (namely, ἑαυτούς or τό πλοῖον τῷ ἀνέμῳ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deliver unto, give over, surrender. From epi and didomi; to give over (by hand or surrender) -- deliver unto, give, let (+ (her drive)), offer. see GREEK epi see GREEK didomi Forms and Transliterations επεδιδου επεδίδου ἐπεδίδου επεδοθη επεδόθη ἐπεδόθη επεδωκαν επέδωκαν ἐπέδωκαν επιδιδούς επίδοι επιδοντες επιδόντες ἐπιδόντες επίδοτε επιδωσει επιδώσει ἐπιδώσει επιδώσω epedidou epedídou epedokan epedōkan epédokan epédōkan epedothe epedothē epedóthe epedóthē epidontes epidóntes epidosei epidōsei epidṓsei Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 7:9 V-FIA-3S GRK: μὴ λίθον ἐπιδώσει αὐτῷ NAS: for a loaf, will give him a stone? INT: not a stone will he give him Matthew 7:10 V-FIA-3S GRK: μὴ ὄφιν ἐπιδώσει αὐτῷ NAS: for a fish, he will not give him a snake, INT: not a serpent will he give him Luke 4:17 V-AIP-3S GRK: καὶ ἐπεδόθη αὐτῷ βιβλίον NAS: Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened KJV: And there was delivered unto him INT: and there was given to him [the] scroll of Luke 11:11 V-FIA-3S GRK: ὄφιν αὐτῷ ἐπιδώσει NAS: for a fish; he will not give him a snake KJV: that is a father, will he give him INT: a serpent to him will he give Luke 11:12 V-FIA-3S GRK: αἰτήσει ᾠόν ἐπιδώσει αὐτῷ σκορπίον NAS: for an egg, he will not give him a scorpion, INT: he should ask an egg will he give to him a scorpion Luke 24:30 V-IIA-3S GRK: καὶ κλάσας ἐπεδίδου αὐτοῖς NAS: [it], and breaking [it], He [began] giving [it] to them. KJV: [it], and brake, and gave to them. INT: and having broken he gave [it] to them Luke 24:42 V-AIA-3P GRK: οἱ δὲ ἐπέδωκαν αὐτῷ ἰχθύος NAS: They gave Him a piece of a broiled KJV: And they gave him a piece INT: and they gave to him of a fish Acts 15:30 V-AIA-3P GRK: τὸ πλῆθος ἐπέδωκαν τὴν ἐπιστολήν NAS: together, they delivered the letter. KJV: together, they delivered the epistle: INT: the multitude delivered the letter Acts 27:15 V-APA-NMP GRK: τῷ ἀνέμῳ ἐπιδόντες ἐφερόμεθα NAS: the wind, we gave way [to it] and let ourselves be driven KJV: the wind, we let [her] drive. INT: to the wind having given way we were driven along Strong's Greek 1929 9 Occurrences ἐπεδίδου — 1 Occ. ἐπέδωκαν — 2 Occ. ἐπεδόθη — 1 Occ. ἐπιδώσει — 4 Occ. ἐπιδόντες — 1 Occ.