Dorema denotes a gift, specifically one given freely and graciously. It is related to doron (gift) and didomi (to give). The word appears twice in the New Testament (Romans 5:16; James 1:17) in theologically dense contexts emphasizing that God's gifts are entirely unmerited and pure.
In Romans 5:16, Paul uses dorema in contrast to the judgment that followed Adam's sin: 'the gift (dorema) followed many trespasses and brought justification.' This is the free gift of righteousness — a pure donation from God that covers every sin. James 1:17 calls every good and perfect gift a dorema coming down from the Father of lights. The word underscores that salvation and sanctification are entirely God's initiative and gift — no human effort merits them. This is the grammatical anchor of grace theology.