εὐμετάδοτος
eumetadotos
generous
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word εὐμετάδοτος (eumetadotos, Strong's G2130) is characterized by its short definition as "generous." This suggests that the word is associated with a quality of giving or sharing, but in an exceptionally favorable or noble manner - implied by the adjective form εὐ- (eu-), which often conveys positive qualities. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible (only 1), εὐμετάδοτος is likely a term of highest praise or a virtue that is highly valued in a specific context. Its significance may lie in its distinction from more common terms for generosity, implying a more outstanding or exceptional quality of giving.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text