δωρεὰν
dōreán
As an adverb, means 'freely, without payment or compensation, for nothing.' Used especially to indicate something given or done without expected return, or without justification or deserved reason. Also expresses the sense of 'without cause' or 'in vain' in certain contexts, extending to acts performed or words spoken without just basis.
Matthew 10:8 · Word #11
Lexicon G1432
| Lemma | δωρεάν |
| Transliteration | dōreán |
| Strong's | G1432 |
| Definition | As an adverb, means 'freely, without payment or compensation, for nothing.' Used especially to indicate something given or done without expected return, or without justification or deserved reason. Also expresses the sense of 'without cause' or 'in vain' in certain contexts, extending to acts performed or words spoken without just basis. |
Morphology ADV
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| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δωρεάν |
| Strong's | G1432 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1432-01
freely as a gift
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (from accusative singular of δωρεά used adverbially); functions to modify a verb with the sense "without payment" or "without cause." |
| Rendering Rationale | This adverb derives from δωρεά (gift) and retains the sense of something given in the manner of a gift—without payment or compensation. "Freely as a gift" preserves both the root concept of giving and its adverbial force. |
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