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G1433 · Greek · New Testament
δωρέομαι
doreomai
Verb
Give / Bestow / Grant as a gift

Definition

The Greek verb doreomai means to give freely, bestow as a gift, or grant graciously — emphasizing the voluntary, generous character of the giving. It is used of both human generosity and divine grace, particularly the gifts that flow from Christ.

Usage & Theological Significance

Doreomai appears at a crucial moment in Mark 15:45: Pilate 'granted' (edoreesato) the body of Jesus to Joseph of Arimathea. Even the burial of the Lord came through an act of human generosity enabled by official permission. Peter uses the verb in 2 Peter 1:3–4 to describe how God's 'divine power has given (dedoreemenees) us everything we need for a godly life.' The gifts of divine nature, precious promises — everything required for life and godliness — are bestowed, not earned. Doreomai is grace made concrete: God opens His hand and gives what no merit could obtain.

Key Bible Verses

Mark 15:45 When he learned from the centurion that it was so, he gave the body to Joseph.
2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
2 Peter 1:4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son.
Romans 8:32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all — how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

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