Words the Bible translates as freely
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 4 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- ḥinnamחִנָּםfor nothing: an act done with nothing paid for it, nothing to warrant it, or nothing gained by it
- dōreanδωρεάνfor nothing: with nothing given in exchange, whether that is a price, a reason, or a result
- nedavahנְדָבָהa gift or act offered freely and of one's own accord, not owed or required; above all a freewill offering brought to God out of willingness rather than obligation
- akōlutōsἀκωλύτωςfreelynot studied yet
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