Greek · G1156 · unreviewed

δάνειον

Probably akin to the base of ; a loan

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δάνειον G1156
Pronunciation dáneion

What does δάνειον (dáneion) mean in the Bible?

δάνειον (dáneion) is a Greek word meaning "probably akin to the base of ; a loan". δάνιον, -ου, τό (late form of δάνειον, Rec.

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Meaning

probably akin to the base of ; a loan
Extended definition

A debt obligation requiring repayment, emphasizing the creditor's expectation of return.

(late form of δάνειον, Rec.; see: δανίζω), [in LXX: Deu.24:11 (נָשָׁה) 15:8, 10 (עָבַט hi.), 4Ma.2:8 * ;] a loan: Mat.18:27.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Neuter Matt 18:27
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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