ἁδρότης (hadrotēs)
hadrotēs
abundance
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun hadrotēs describes a generous abundance or lavish bounty, rooted in the idea of something thick, stout, or well-grown. It conveys more than simple plenty; it suggests a richness that is substantial and robust, like a healthy, vigorous body.
In Scripture, this word appears only once, in 2 Corinthians 8:20, where Paul praises a gift given with such open-handed generosity that it becomes a cause for praise. The term captures the physical fullness of the offering, reflecting a heart that gives freely and plentifully rather than sparingly.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word hadrotēs points to a generous abundance or lavish bounty, rooted in the idea of something thick, stout, or well-grown. It conveys more than simple plenty; it suggests a richness that is substantial and robust, like a healthy, vigorous body. In Scripture, this word appears only once, in 2 Corinthians 8:20, where Paul praises a gift given with such open-handed generosity that it becomes a cause for praise.
When we give, we can aim for this kind of generous abundance. It is not about giving everything we have, but giving freely and plentifully rather than sparingly. This reflects a heart that trusts God's provision and seeks to bless others with the resources He has entrusted to us.
This generosity becomes a cause for praise, not just to people, but ultimately to God. As you consider your own giving, remember that it is an opportunity to reflect God's abundant grace in your life. May your heart be open to share generously, knowing that God honors such faithfulness.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- abundance1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἁδρότητι1×
Key Verses
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II Corinthians 8:20
We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
Paul uses this term to describe a gift given with such open-handed generosity that it becomes a cause for praise, highlighting the substantial nature of the offering.