κομίζω (G2865) — Greek Lexicon

κομίζω

komízō

G2865 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To bring, convey, or carry (especially something to its destination or recipient); to receive or obtain (particularly as the result of effort, action, or circumstance). The primary sense is to actively transfer or bear something—either physically or metaphorically—to someone or somewhere. In later and metaphorical usage, also to gain, acquire, or receive for oneself as a result of one's actions or experiences.

Semantic Range

to bring (someone or something), to carry off, to convey, to receive (as the result of action), to obtain, to collect, to recover, to provide for

Root / Etymology

From the Greek root κομ-, related to caring for, bringing, or carrying. Closely related to Greek κόμη (hair, as something put in order) and derivative of κομίζω 'to take care of, provide for, tend.' No certain Indo-European root; etymology beyond koine Greek remains uncertain.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, κομίζω primarily means 'to take care of,' 'to provide for,' or 'to bring safely,' especially with the sense of carrying someone or something to safety or to its destination. By the Hellenistic and Koine periods, the verb often conveys the idea of bringing something to someone or oneself (e.g., bringing provisions, retrieving goods). In the New Testament and early Christian literature, κομίζω acquires the extended sense of 'to receive,' especially in the context of reaping what one has done (as in receiving back from the Lord or obtaining a reward). In some Septuagint passages, it may refer to collecting, bearing away, or recovering something or someone (e.g., bringing back exiles or spoils). English translations sometimes obscure the nuance between active 'bringing' and passive 'receiving'—the directionality is context-dependent. Related verb δέχομαι emphasizes 'receiving' or 'accepting' more passively, whereas κομίζω suggests agency in bringing about or obtaining the result.

Translation Consistency

primary "bring" 2 occurrences

κομίζω primarily means to carry or convey something to a destination or recipient. "Bring" is the most natural, commonly used English verb that captures the active sense of transferring or providing (both literal and metaphorical). Although the verb can sometimes mean "receive/obtain," those are secondary senses; using "bring" gives a consistent, natural rendering across forms while matching the typical usage in the lexical range.

Alternatives (8 occurrences):

"received" (2x) "receive" (2x) "obtain for oneself" (1x) "might receive for yourselves" (1x) "obtained for" (1x) "receiving" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from a primary (to tend, i.e. take care of); properly, to provide for, i.e. (by implication) to carry off (as if from harm; genitive case obtain):--bring, receive.

Root Family

κομίζω (komizō) — to bring, to carry, to receive, to obtain

Root κομ- to bring, to carry, to receive, to obtain

Word Forms

9 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G2865-08`	κομίσηται	komisetai	`V AOR MID SUBJ 3P SG`	he will receive	he might obtain for himself	he might bring for himself	2
`G2865-06`	κομίσασα	komisasa	`V AOR ACT PTCP NOM F SG`	having brought	having brought	having brought	1
`G2865-09`	κομιζόμενοι	komizomenoi	`V PRS MID PTCP NOM M PL`	receiving	those obtaining for themselves	receiving	1
`G2865-05`	κομιεῖται	komieitai	`V FUT MID IND 3P SG`	will receive	will obtain for oneself	will obtain for oneself	1
`G2865-01`	ἐκομισάμην	ekomisamen	`V AOR MID IND 1P SG`	should have received	I obtained for myself	I would have received	1
`G2865-02`	ἐκομίσαντο	ekomisanto	`V AOR MID IND 3P PL`	received	they obtained for themselves	they obtained for themselves	1
`G2865-04`	κομιεῖσθε	komieisthe	`V FUT MID IND 2P PL`	you will receive	you will obtain for yourselves	you will receive	1
`G2865-03`	ἐκομίσατο	ekomisato	`V AOR MID IND 3P SG`	he received	obtained for himself	received	1
`G2865-07`	κομίσησθε	komisesthe	`V AOR MID SUBJ 2P PL`	you may receive	you might receive for yourselves	you might receive for yourselves	1

Occurrences in Scripture

10 occurrences

Filter by SIDANCE:

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G2865-01`	Matthew 25:27	ἐκομισάμην	ekomisamen	`V AOR MID IND 1P SG`	should have received	I obtained for myself	I would have received
`G2865-06`	Luke 7:37	κομίσασα	komisasa	`V AOR ACT PTCP NOM F SG`	having brought	having brought	having brought
`G2865-08`	2 Corinthians 5:10	κομίσηται	komisetai	`V AOR MID SUBJ 3P SG`	may receive	he might obtain for himself	he might bring for himself
`G2865-08`	Ephesians 6:8	κομίσεται	komisetai	`V FUT MID IND 3P SG`	he will receive	he might obtain for himself	he will receive
`G2865-05`	Colossians 3:25	κομιεῖται	komieitai	`V FUT MID IND 3P SG`	will receive	will obtain for oneself	will obtain for oneself
`G2865-07`	Hebrews 10:36	κομίσησθε	komisesthe	`V AOR MID SUBJ 2P PL`	you may receive	you might receive for yourselves	you might receive for yourselves
`G2865-03`	Hebrews 11:19	ἐκομίσατο	ekomisato	`V AOR MID IND 3P SG`	he received	obtained for himself	received
`G2865-02`	Hebrews 11:39	ἐκομίσαντο	ekomisanto	`V AOR MID IND 3P PL`	received	they obtained for themselves	they obtained for themselves
`G2865-09`	1 Peter 1:9	κομιζόμενοι	komizomenoi	`V PRS MID PTCP NOM M PL`	receiving	those obtaining for themselves	receiving
`G2865-04`	1 Peter 5:4	κομιεῖσθε	komieisthe	`V FUT MID IND 2P PL`	you will receive	you will obtain for yourselves	you will receive

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