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Strong's G334 ἀνάθημα (anathema)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H334 — itter (“shut up”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G334
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G334 Quick Answer

Strong's G334 ἀνάθημα (anathema) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anathema (an-ath'-ay-mah) n. 1. a offering in fulfillment of a vow (a votive offering) [from G394 (like G331, but in a good sense)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include gifts. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
anathema (an-ath'-ay-mah) n. 1. a offering in fulfillment of a vow (a votive offering) [from G394 (like G331, but in a good sense)]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
gifts

Meaning and Definition

anathema (an-ath'-ay-mah) n. 1. a offering in fulfillment of a vow (a votive offering) [from G394 (like G331, but in a good sense)] KJV: gift Root(s): G394, G331

Original Word
ἀνάθημα
Transliteration
anathema
Derivation
Root: ἀνάθεμα R1: 394 R2: 331
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G334. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

a vow offering

Usage: ἀνάθημα, -τος, τό (cf. ἀνάθημα, and see MM, VGT, see word), [in LXX often as seel. for ἀνάθεμα (חָרַם), and in Num.21:3, Jdg.1:17 for חׇרְמָה, but prop. in 3Ma.3:17, al. ;] a gift set up in a temple, a votive offering: Luk.21:5 (LT, -θεμα).† (AS)

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How Strong's G334 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render anathema, 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.

gifts Luke 21:5

How Strong's G334 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G334 (ἀνάθημα) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G334 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 G334 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 21:5 KJV

And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

Strong's G334 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 3:17 Septuagint / Brenton

To outward appearance they received us willingly; but belied that appearance by their deeds. When we were eager to enter their temple, and to honor it with the most beautiful and exquisite gifts,

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G334.

Luke 21:5 New Testament, KJV
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
3 Maccabees 3:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
To outward appearance they received us willingly; but belied that appearance by their deeds. When we were eager to enter their temple, and to honor it with the most beautiful and exquisite gifts,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G334, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G334 FAQ

What does anathema (ἀνάθημα) mean?

Anathema (Strong's G334) is a Greek word most simply glossed "gift". anathema (an-ath'-ay-mah) n. 1. a offering in fulfillment of a vow (a votive offering) [from G394 (like G331, but in a good sense)]

How many times is anathema (ἀνάθημα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G334 across 2 books.

Where can I study anathema (ἀνάθημα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G334 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate anathema (ἀνάθημα)?

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

Does Strong's G334 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G334, with linked reader references where each row is available.