κομίζω (komizō)
komizō
to bring/be repaid
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 10 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb komizō centers on the idea of bringing something to its proper destination or receiving what is rightfully one’s own. It moves beyond simple carrying; it implies a successful arrival with care preserved. In Matthew 15:27, the Canaanite woman uses it to describe receiving even the crumbs from her master’s table, highlighting a humble yet confident expectation of provision.
This sense of “receiving back” or “recovering” gives the word significant theological weight in the New Testament. Hebrews 11:19 describes Abraham as believing he would receive Isaac back, metaphorically speaking, from death itself. Similarly, 1 Peter 1:9 speaks of believers receiving the goal of their faith, salvation. The action is not passive; it involves active trust that what was promised or lost will be brought safely to the recipient.
Its root suggests tending or caring for something until it reaches its end. This nuance distinguishes it from mere transport. It is about the preservation and final acquisition of a benefit, whether that is material provision or spiritual reward, as seen in Colossians 3:25 where each person receives their due reward.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word komizō carries a sense of careful arrival. It is not just about carrying something from one place to another, but ensuring it reaches its destination safely and intact. When you read this in Scripture, it reminds you that God’s promises are not lost in transit. He tends to what He has given you until it is fully yours.
In Hebrews 11:19, Abraham believed he would receive Isaac back even from death. This shows a faith that expects restoration. Similarly, 1 Peter 1:9 speaks of believers receiving the goal of their faith: salvation. These verses assure you that your trust in God is never wasted. What He begins, He brings to completion.
This word invites you to rest in God’s faithful care. You do not have to worry about whether His promises will arrive. He preserves them for you. Whether it is material provision or spiritual reward, komizō points to a God who ensures that what is promised is finally received with joy and peace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 10 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- you will receive1×
- you may receive1×
- receiving1×
- received1×
- may receive back1×
- he will receive [back]1×
- he will be repaid1×
- he received.1×
- having taken1×
- did receive1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- κομίσεται2×
- ἐκομίσατο.¶1×
- ἐκομίσαντο1×
- ἐκομισάμην1×
- κομίσηται1×
- κομίσησθε1×
- κομίσασα1×
- κομιζόμενοι1×
- κομιεῖσθε1×
Key Verses
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Hebrews 11:19
concluding that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.
This verse uses the word metaphorically to show Abraham's confidence that God could restore Isaac even from death, highlighting faith in ultimate restoration.
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I Peter 1:9
receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Here the term describes the final acquisition of salvation, emphasizing that faith has a definite and secure outcome preserved by God.
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Matthew 25:27
You ought therefore to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back my own with interest.
The master expects his money to be returned with interest, illustrating the practical expectation of receiving what is rightfully due after proper stewardship.