ἐκδίδωμι
ekdídōmi
G1554 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To give out, hand over, release, or deliver (something or someone) from oneself; commonly, to let out, lease, or rent something (especially property or land) to another. In particular, in legal or business contexts, refers to leasing or granting rights to use land, property, or resources.
Semantic Range
to let out (property), to lease, to hand over, to give forth, to deliver up, to give in marriage, to assign
Root / Etymology
From the prefix ἐκ- (out of, from) and the verb δίδωμι (to give), forming a verb meaning 'to give out' or 'give forth.' Compound of ἐκ (out) + δίδωμι (give).
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, ἐκδίδωμι broadly meant 'to give out' or 'hand over,' with senses ranging from the transfer of physical objects to the yielding of persons (such as 'giving in marriage' or 'delivering up' someone to authorities). By the Hellenistic and Roman periods, particularly in legal, commercial, or rental contexts, the term most commonly refers to leasing or renting out property or resources ('let forth'). In the New Testament (e.g., Mark 12:1 par.), the verb occurs in a parable context for a landowner letting out a vineyard to tenants. Septuagint usage often aligns with formal or business transactions, not limited to but including leasing. English translations often read 'let out' or 'lease,' but the broader sense of legally transferring possession, use, or responsibility is relevant. Not used for general forms of giving or bestowing—always implies transfer or handover beyond oneself, often with an expectation of return or compensation.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἐκ and δίδωμι; to give forth, i.e. (specially) to lease:--let forth (out).
Root Family
ἐκδίδωμι (ekdidōmi) — to give out, hand over, release, deliver, lease
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1554-02 |
ἐξέδετο | exedeto | V AOR MID IND 3P SG |
let | gave out for himself | he leased out | 3 |
G1554-01 |
ἐκδώσεται | ekdosetai | V FUT MID IND 3P SG |
will let out | he will give out for himself | he will lease out | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
4 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1554-02 |
Matthew 21:33 | ἐξέδετο | exedeto | V AOR MID IND 3P SG |
rent | gave out for himself | leased out |
G1554-01 |
Matthew 21:41 | ἐκδώσεται | ekdosetai | V FUT MID IND 3P SG |
will let out | he will give out for himself | he will lease out |
G1554-02 |
Mark 12:1 | ἐξέδετο | exedeto | V AOR MID IND 3P SG |
let | gave out for himself | let out |
G1554-02 |
Luke 20:9 | ἐξέδετο | exedeto | V AOR MID IND 3P SG |
let | gave out for himself | he leased out |