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.