G4085 — Piezō (To Press / To Press Down)

G4085 · Greek · New Testament

Πιεζω

Piezō

Verb

To Press / To Press Down

Definition

To press, to squeeze, to press down. Used in Luke 6:38 of giving: 'a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over.'

Usage & Theological Significance

Jesus promised that generous givers would receive 'a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over' (Luke 6:38). The imagery is of grain being measured: the seller presses it down to pack in more, shakes the container, and still it overflows. God's generosity to the generous is extravagant and overflowing.

Key Bible Verses

Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.

2 Corinthians 9:6 Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

Malachi 3:10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven.

Acts 20:35 It is more blessed to give than to receive.

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