δανειστής
daneistḗs
G1157 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
One who lends, commonly in the sense of providing money or goods with the expectation of repayment, often with interest; creditor, lender. In a broader sense, refers to a party who extends any form of loan or credit within a financial, legal, or social context.
Semantic Range
lender, creditor, one who gives a loan (with or without interest), party to whom a debt is owed
Root / Etymology
From the verb δανείζω (to lend) plus the agentive suffix -τής, forming a noun denoting the person performing the action (i.e., the lender).
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Hellenistic Greek, δανειστής designates someone who provides loans, whether monetary or in kind, usually with an expectation of interest or repayment. The term is attested in legal, economic, and social contexts and appears in secular papyri, contracts, and inscriptions. In the Septuagint and New Testament, it often describes a creditor in contexts dealing with debt, repayment, and social obligations (cf. LXX Exod 22:25; NT Luke 7:41). Unlike the related word τραπεζίτης (banker, money-changer), δανειστής does not at this period designate a professional banker but specifically refers to the lender in a lending transaction. English translations commonly render δανειστής as 'creditor' or 'lender'; however, the ancient social and economic relationships implied by the word may not always align with modern financial terminology, as personal reputation and social status were also factors in creditor-debtor relationships.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from δανείζω; a lender:--creditor.
Root Family
δανειστής (daneistēs) — to lend, lender, creditor, loan-giver
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1157-01 |
δανιστῇ | daniste | N DAT M SG |
to a moneylender | to a lender | to a lender | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1157-01 |
Luke 7:41 | δανιστῇ | daniste | N DAT M SG |
to a moneylender | to a lender | to a lender |