προσδαπανάω (prosdapanaō)
prosdapanaō
to spend extra
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb prosdapanaō means to spend money or resources in addition to what has already been given. It describes an extra expenditure, a supplementary cost incurred when the initial provision is not enough to cover the full need. This word appears only once in the New Testament, making it a rare term for describing financial generosity that goes beyond the minimum requirement.
In Luke 10:35, the Good Samaritan uses this action to care for the injured traveler. After paying the innkeeper two denarii for immediate care, he adds more funds with the instruction to cover any further expenses. The word captures the Samaritan’s willingness to bear an unexpected or additional burden, ensuring the victim’s recovery is fully supported rather than just initially addressed.
Its structure combines a prefix meaning "upon" or "in addition" with a root for spending. This etymology highlights the concept of surplus giving. While other words exist for general spending, this term specifically marks the act of covering extra costs, illustrating a level of care that anticipates future needs beyond the present moment.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word προσδαπανάω describes spending something extra on top of what was already given. In Luke 10:35, the Good Samaritan pays an innkeeper two denarii and promises to cover any further costs later. This action shows a care that does not stop at the minimum requirement but anticipates future needs.
For your life, this word invites you to look beyond basic duties. It suggests that true generosity often involves bearing unexpected burdens or providing for needs that were not initially visible. When we give extra, we offer security and hope to those who are struggling.
This kind of giving reflects a heart that trusts God’s provision enough to share it freely. It is not about counting every coin but about ensuring the other person is fully cared for. May you find joy in being a source of unexpected support for those around you.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- you may expend,1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- προσδαπανήσῃς,1×
Key Verses
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Luke 10:35
On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the host, and said to him, ‘Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return.’
This verse uniquely uses the term to describe the Samaritan's promise to repay any additional costs incurred by the innkeeper, highlighting a commitment that extends beyond the initial payment.