δώρ-ημα G1434
gift, present freely given
This neuter noun denotes a gift or present, emphasizing the nature of something freely bestowed. Paul uses it in Romans 5:16 to describe God's free gift in contrast to judgment, while James 1:17 speaks of every good and perfect gift descending from the Father of lights. The word highlights the graciousness of the giver rather than any merit in the recipient.
Senses
1. sense 1 — Referring to divine gifts, this sense emphasizes the free, gracious nature of God's giving. Romans 5:16 contrasts the gift with condemnation, highlighting its unmerited character, while James 1:17 locates all good gifts in God's generous nature. The consistent translation as 'gift' or 'don' across languages reflects its straightforward meaning as something freely bestowed. 2×
AR["الهِبَةُ", "مَوهِبَةٍ"]·ben["উপহার", "দান"]·DE["Gabe"]·EN["gift"]·FR["Gabe", "don"]·heb["מַתָּנָה", "נְתִינָה"]·HI["दान", "वरदान"]·ID["karunia", "pemberian."]·IT["dono", "dōrēma"]·jav["anugerah", "ganjaranipun."]·KO["선물", "은사-는"]·PT["dom"]·RU["-ведь", "дар"]·ES["don"]·SW["zawadi"]·TR["armağan", "bağış"]·urd["تحفہ"]
Related Senses
H3808 1. simple negation (not) (4839×)G1722 1. locative: in, within (2442×)H1004b 1. house, dwelling, building (2015×)G3756 1. not (negation particle) (1635×)H4480a 1. source or separation (1198×)H5892b 1. city, town (1093×)G1519 1. direction: into, to, toward (1061×)H3427 1. Qal: to dwell, inhabit (937×)G1537 1. from, out of (source/origin) (886×)H8034 1. Name (designation / identifier) (856×)G3361 1. subjective negation (not) (834×)G1909 1. on, upon (spatial surface) (757×)H0369 1. existential negation: there is not (738×)H5869a 1. in the eyes/sight of (evaluative) (734×)H5650 1. Servant, attendant, subject (723×)H0408 1. prohibitive negation do-not (712×)G2443 1. so that, in order that (purpose/result) (665×)G0575 1. from (649×)G1223 1. through, by means of (582×)H3541 1. thus, so, in this manner (569×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
δώρ-ημα, ατος, τό, gift, present, NT+5th c.BC+