δόσιςdósis
a giving; by implication, (concretely) a gift
Greek (New Testament) · G1394
Meanings
1. properly, the act of giving: Philippians 4:15.
2. Objectively, a gift: James 1:17.
Synonyms
see δόμα
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Philippians 4:15 As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this.
- James 1:17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.