Greek · G287 · unreviewed

ἀμοιβή

Requital

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ἀμοιβή G287
Pronunciation amoibḗ

What does ἀμοιβή (amoibḗ) mean in the Bible?

ἀμοιβή (amoibḗ) is a Greek word meaning "requital". ἀμοιβή, -ῆς, ἡ (ἀμείβομαι, to repay); [in Aq.

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Meaning

requital
Extended definition

Mutual repayment or exchange of reciprocal benefit; a return given in proportion to what was received.

(ἀμείβομαι, to repay); [in Aq., Sm.: Pro.12:14, al. ;] requital, recompense: 1Ti.5:4 (for illustration from τ.. see MM, VGT, see word).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

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Accusative · Plural · Feminine 1 Tim 5:4
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