προσδαπανάω
prosdapanáō
G4325 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To spend further or expend in addition—specifically, to pay out additional resources or incur further expenditures; also, to supplement existing outlay with further spending. Used in contexts involving the promise or calculation of additional costs beyond an initial expenditure.
Semantic Range
to spend further, to pay additional expenses, to incur extra cost, to supplement expenditure
Root / Etymology
From πρός ('to, toward, in addition to') and δαπανάω ('to spend, expend').
Historical & Contextual Notes
The verb προσδαπανάω is rare in ancient Greek and is found primarily in later Koine, including the New Testament in Luke 10:35 (parable of the 'Good Samaritan'), where it refers specifically to paying any further expenses beyond what has already been spent. The simplex verb δαπανάω more generally means 'to spend' or 'to expend,' while προσδαπανάω emphasizes added expenditure on top of what has already been used. Occurrences outside the New Testament are scarce, making the word's semantic range quite context-bound. In the New Testament, the context is financial, involving reimbursement of anticipated added cost. English translations ('spend more,' 'incur further expense') usually capture the pragmatic sense, but the nuance of 'in addition to previous spending' is significant in Greek.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from πρός and δαπανάω; to expend additionally:--spend more.
Root Family
προσδαπανάω (prosdapanaō) — to spend further, to expend additionally, to incur extra cost
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4325-01 |
προσδαπανήσῃς | prosdapaneses | V AOR ACT SUBJ 2P SG |
spend | you might spend additionally | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4325-01 |
Luke 10:35 | προσδαπανήσῃς | prosdapaneses | V AOR ACT SUBJ 2P SG |
spend | you might spend additionally |