διαδίδωμι

Διαδίδωμι (diadídōmi) means to distribute or give something out among several recipients. In John 6:11 Jesus takes the loaves, gives thanks, and distributes to those seated as much as they want. The action belongs to the sign of feeding the multitude and displays provision under Jesus' authority. The verb does not by itself explain the bread of life discourse that follows, but the sign prepares the narrative setting for Jesus' teaching about Himself.

In Luke 18:22 Jesus tells the rich ruler to sell what he owns and distribute to the poor, exposing the hold of wealth and calling him to follow. Acts 4:35 describes resources laid at the apostles' feet and distributed according to need. Luke 11:22 uses the word for a victor distributing plunder. The shared lexical idea is allocation among recipients; the moral meaning depends on the passage.

Faithful teaching sees distribution as stewardship, not proof that one economic arrangement is commanded in every circumstance. Jesus gives abundantly, disciples participate in the ordered service, and the early church responds voluntarily to concrete need. Churches should practice transparent generosity, protect the vulnerable, avoid favoritism, and refuse manipulation or enrichment of leaders under the language of sharing.

The verb describes distribution of plunder, wealth to the poor, bread in Jesus' sign, and resources according to need in the early church.