Strong’s G4374

προσφέρω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

prospheró

Pronunciation

pros-feh'-ro

Definition

To bring, to offer, to present

Meaning

(a) I bring to, (b) characteristically: I offer (of gifts, sacrifices, etc).

Usage

The verb προσφέρω primarily means "to bring to" or "to offer." In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of offering sacrifices or gifts to God. It conveys the act of presenting something to someone, typically in a religious or ceremonial context. This term is frequently associated with the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, where offerings were brought to the altar.

Bible references

Matthew 2:11;Matthew 4:24;Matthew 5:23;Matthew 5:24;Matthew 8:4;Matthew 8:16;Matthew 9:2;Matthew 9:32;Matthew 12:22;Matthew 14:35;Matthew 17:16;Matthew 18:24;Matthew 19:13;Matthew 22:19;Matthew 25:20;Mark 1:44;Mark 2:4;Mark 10:13;Luke 5:14;Luke 18:15;Luke 23:14;Luke 23:36;John 16:2;John 19:29;Acts 7:42