ΜΙΣΘΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΑ, μισθαποδοσια
MISTHAPODOSIA, misthapodosia
Sounds Like: mis-thah-po-doh-SEE-ah
Translations: recompense, reward, retribution, a recompense, a reward, a retribution
From the root: ΜΙΣΘΟΣ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, combining 'misthos' (wage, reward) and 'apodidomi' (to give back, to pay back). It refers to the act of giving back or receiving a recompense, reward, or retribution. It can signify either a positive reward for good deeds or a negative retribution for wrong actions, depending on the context. It is often used in the sense of a just return for one's actions.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3406 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΜΙΣΘΑΠΟΔΟΤΗΣ — rewarder, a rewarder, recompenser, a recompenser
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