Metadidomi describes giving something to another, from clothing and food to a gift or one’s own life.

The attested use consistently concerns giving or imparting to another: clothing and food to those lacking them, resources for a person in need, and personal or spiritual gifts shared with recipients.

1. Giving something to another · dominant

   In Luke 3:11, the aorist active singular form occurs in the instruction that a person with two tunics give to one with none, with food treated likewise; the APB renders the clause “must share.” In Ephesians 4:28, the present active infinitive is the purpose of honest labor, so that the worker has something for a needy person; in 1 Thessalonians 2:8 and Romans 1:11, aorist active infinitives/subjunctive concern giving the gospel and personal lives, or imparting a spiritual gift. Romans 12:8 uses a present active participle in a list where the APB renders the activity “contributing.”

   Luke 3:11Ephesians 4:281 Thessalonians 2:8Romans 1:11Romans 12:8

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the relevant clauses with “share,” “contributing,” and “impart,” but it is a whole-verse translation. These variations occur in contexts of giving goods, personal lives, or a spiritual gift.