Dictionary entry

G01431

An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon Keyed to Strong's Numbers

δωρεά

I. "a gift, present", esp. "a free gift, bounty", Lat. beneficium, Hdt., Aesch., etc.

II. acc. δωρεάν as adv., "as a free gift, freely", Lat. gratis, Hdt.

2. "to no purpose, in vain", NTest.