διαδίδωμιdiadídōmi
to give throughout a crowd, i.e. deal out; also to deliver over (as to a successor)
Greek (New Testament) · G1239
Meanings
1. to hand over, deliver: Revelation 17:13, Rec.
2. to distribute: Luke 11:22, Luke 18:22, John 6:11, Acts 4:35
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Luke 11:22 until someone even stronger attacks and overpowers him, strips him of his weapons, and carries off his belongings.
- Luke 18:22 When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
- John 6:11 Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.
- Acts 4:35 and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.