What does dotes mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G1395

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

a giver, 2 Cor. 9:7*

In the original Greek the word is written: δότης

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with dotes

These are the most notable occurrences of dotes (G1395) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 9:7

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

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about dotes

What does dotes mean in Greek?

Strong's G1395 (dotes) is a Greek word that means: a giver, 2 Cor. 9:7* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does dotes appear in the Bible?

The word dotes (G1395) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1395?

Strong's G1395 is dotes, a Greek word defined as: a giver, 2 Cor. 9:7*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is dotes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

dotes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.