Greek · G1929 · unreviewed

ἐπιδίδωμι

To give over (by hand or surrender)

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ἐπιδίδωμι G1929
Pronunciation epidídōmi

What does ἐπιδίδωμι (epidídōmi) mean in the Bible?

ἐπιδίδωμι (epidídōmi) is a Greek word meaning "to give over (by hand or surrender)". ἐπι-δίδωμι [in LXX for נָתַן, etc.

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Meaning

to give over (by hand or surrender)
Extended definition
1to give over, to hand: with accusative of thing(s) and dative of person(s), Mat.7:9, 19, Luk.11:11-12 24:30, 42, Act.15:30; pass. with dative of person(s), Luk.4:17.
2to give in, give way: absol., Act.27:15.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 9 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
completed 3 prospective 4 background 1 participle 1
Tense
aorist 4 future 4 imperfect 1
Voice
active 8 passive 1
Mood
indicative 8 participle 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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