ἀπόδοτε
apodote
render
from ἀπό and δίδωμι; to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various applications):--deliver (again), give (again), (re-)pay(-ment be made), perform, recompense, render, requite, restore, reward, sell, yield.
Mark 12:17 · Word #8
Lexicon G591
| Lemma | ἀποδίδωμι |
| Transliteration | apodídōmi |
| Strong's | G591 |
| In-context | render |
| Literal | give-back |
Morphology V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀποδίδωμι |
| Strong's | G591 |
SIBI-P1 G591-19
You all, give back for yourselves!
| Root | ἀποδίδωμι (apodidōmi) |
| Core Meanings | give back, give away, repay, restore, recompense, render what is due |
| Semantic Range | to repay a debt, render what is owed, restore something taken, recompense, fulfill an obligation, give over or deliver what belongs to another |
| Conceptual Significance | Often used in contexts of justice, obligation, and covenantal responsibility, this term underscores the biblical principle of rendering to others—whether God or human authorities—what is rightfully due, reflecting accountability and moral reciprocity. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist active form with middle voice meaning; imperative mood; 2nd person plural. The aorist imperative conveys a single, decisive action. The middle voice highlights the subject’s vested interest or participation in the action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb ἀποδίδωμι combines ἀπό (from, back) with δίδωμι (to give), meaning "to give back" or "repay." The form is aorist middle imperative, second person plural, which calls for a decisive command directed to a group, with middle voice nuance indicating personal involvement or responsibility—hence "give back for yourselves." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἀποδίδωμι (give back, give away, repay, restore, recompense, render what is due)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G591-06 |
apodidomi | I am giving back |
G591-07 |
apodidonai | to be giving back |
G591-10 |
apodidoto | let him be giving-back |
Word Usage (48 occurrences of G591)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:26 | ἀποδῷς | apodos | |
| Matthew 5:33 | ἀποδώσεις | apodoseis | |
| Matthew 6:4 | ἀποδώσει | apodosei |