Strong’s G1159

δαπανάω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

dapanaó

Pronunciation

dah-pah-NAH-oh

Definition

To spend, expend, consume

Meaning

I spend, bear expense, waste, squander.

Usage

The verb δαπανάω primarily means to spend or expend resources, often in the context of financial or material expenditure. It can also imply consuming or using up resources, whether for personal use or for the benefit of others. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both literal spending of money and metaphorical expenditure of one's self or resources for a cause or person.

Bible references

Mark 5:26;Luke 15:14;Acts 21:24;2 Corinthians 12:15;James 4:3