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Strong's G1395 δότης (dotes)

Dotes means “giver” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1395 — gibathi (“Gibeathite”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1395
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G1395 Quick Answer

Strong's G1395 δότης (dotes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dotes (dot'-ace) n. 1. a giver [from the base of G1325] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include giver. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
dotes (dot'-ace) n. 1. a giver [from the base of G1325]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
giver

Meaning and Definition

dotes (dot'-ace) n. 1. a giver [from the base of G1325] KJV: giver Root(s): G1325

Original Word
δότης
Transliteration
dotes
Derivation
Root: δίδωμι R1: 1325
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1395. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G1395 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dotes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

giver 2 Corinthians 9:7

How Strong's G1395 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1395 (δότης) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1395 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1395 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 9:7 KJV

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Strong's G1395 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 22:8 Septuagint / Brenton

He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles; And shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds. But a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1395.

Proverbs 22:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles; And shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds. But a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.
2 Corinthians 9:7 New Testament, KJV
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1395, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 22:8
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 9:7

Strong's G1395 FAQ

What does dotes (δότης) mean?

Dotes (Strong's G1395) is a Greek word most simply glossed "giver". dotes (dot'-ace) n. 1. a giver [from the base of G1325]

How many times is dotes (δότης) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1395 across 2 books.

Where can I study dotes (δότης) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1395 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate dotes (δότης)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as giver. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1395 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1395, with linked reader references where each row is available.