προδίδωμι
prodídōmi
G4272 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To give in advance, to hand over or deliver something before a corresponding action has occurred. In certain contexts, this may refer to making an advance contribution, rendering something proactively, or giving ahead of time. The term can denote the act of giving, delivering, or transmitting something before it is due or before the expected reciprocal action.
Semantic Range
to give before, to give in advance, to pay in advance, to deliver proactively, to hand over early, to give as a preliminary action
Root / Etymology
From the preposition πρό (before, in front of) and the verb δίδωμι (to give), forming a compound verb with the sense of 'giving beforehand' or 'giving in advance.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, προδίδωμι sometimes developed the sense of 'betray' or 'hand over treacherously', as the act of giving a person or thing over ahead of a protective or defensive action. However, this treacherous connotation is not found in New Testament or Septuagint usage, where the sense is limited to 'give beforehand' or 'give in advance.' The word is rare and notably distinct from παραδίδωμι (paradídōmi), which frequently means 'to hand over' or 'to betray', especially in New Testament usage. English translations such as 'first give' capture the proactive aspect but may understate the preparatory or anticipatory function implied. In Koine texts, it appears primarily in formal, legal, or transactional contexts. Not common outside specialized documents in Hellenistic Greek. The word is absent from most New Testament manuscripts but occurs in parallel legal and administrative literature where prepayment or prior delivery is being specified.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from πρό and δίδωμι; to give before the other party has given:--first give.
Root Family
προδίδωμι (prodídōmi) — to give beforehand, to deliver in advance, to hand over early
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4272-01 |
προέδωκεν | proedoken | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
has given first | gave in advance | gave in advance | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4272-01 |
Romans 11:35 | προέδωκεν | proedoken | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
has given first | gave in advance | gave in advance |