Paradidomi is to hand a person or thing over to another, whether for custody, transmission, commitment, or transfer of rule.

The term most often marks handing a person over into another party’s custody, authority, or hostile action, including the handing over of Jesus. It also describes passing on teachings and commands, committing oneself or others to a recipient or purpose, and transferring comprehensive authority or a kingdom.

1. Handing a person over to others · dominant

   Active and passive forms occur where a person is placed into another party’s hands or custody. In Acts 21:11 the APB renders the predicted action as being delivered “into the hands of Gentiles,” while John 19:16 describes Jesus being handed to those who would crucify him; John 18:36 similarly speaks of his not being handed over to the Jews.

   Acts 21:11Acts 28:17John 18:36John 19:16Luke 18:32Luke 24:7
2. Passing on received teaching or commands · common

   The term can mark the transmission of material from one group or person to another. In 1 Corinthians 11:2 the APB renders the clause about holding traditions as Paul had given them, and Acts 16:4 describes decrees being handed on for observance; Jude 1:3 refers to faith delivered to the saints.

   1 Corinthians 11:21 Corinthians 11:23Acts 16:4Acts 6:142 Peter 2:21Jude 1:3
3. Committing oneself or others to a recipient or purpose · occasional

   In several clauses, the action places a person under the care, judgment, condition, or purpose named in the verse. Acts 14:26 and Acts 15:40 describe people committed to the grace of God or of the Lord, while 1 Peter 2:23 has the suffering figure continuing to entrust himself to the one who judges justly; Ephesians 5:2 presents Christ as giving himself for others.

   Acts 14:26Acts 15:401 Peter 2:23Ephesians 4:19Ephesians 5:2Galatians 2:20
4. Transferring comprehensive authority or rule · rare

   The term can concern the transfer of what is under someone’s authority. In Luke 10:22 the APB renders all things as handed over by the Father, and in 1 Corinthians 15:24 it renders the kingdom as given to God the Father at the end.

   Luke 10:221 Corinthians 15:24

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously uses “delivered,” “handed over,” “handed on,” “committed,” “gave himself,” and “entrusting.” These renderings show the clauses’ varied contexts rather than separate English equivalents in every instance.