μεταδίδωμιmetadídōmi
to give over, i.e. share
Greek (New Testament) · G3330
Meanings
to give a share of, impart: with dative of person et accusative of thing (in classical Greek more frequently, with genitive part., but accusative of that which is imparted, whether part or whole, so here, see Bl., § 36, 1), Romans 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, and (with ellipse of accusative) Luke 3:11; with dative of person, Ephesians 4:28; absolutely, ὁ μεταδιδούς, Romans 12:8.
Same root
- μετάmetá · G3326properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between G575 (ἀπό) or G1537 (ἐκ) and G1519 (εἰς) or G4314 (πρός); less intimate than G1722 (ἐν) and less close than G4862 (σύν))
- δίδωμιdídōmi · G1325to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
- εὐμετάδοτοςeumetádotos · G2130good at imparting, i.e. liberal
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Luke 3:11 John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
- Romans 1:11 For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.
- Romans 12:8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
- Ephesians 4:28 If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8 We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.