Word study · Greek

paradidōmi

to hand over, betray

Say it: pah-rah-DEE-doh-mee (approximate)

παραδίδωμι

What it means

To hand over. In Mark it follows Jesus: John is handed over (1:14), then Jesus is handed over by Judas (14:10-11, 14:41-44), by the priests to Pilate (15:1), and by Pilate to be crucified (15:15). The same word is used of the Son of Man being handed over (9:31, 10:33).

Range of meaning

  • Hand overGive someone into another's custody.
  • BetrayHand over by treachery.
  • EntrustPass something on, as a teaching.

In Mark

  • Chapter 14

    Judas "hands him over" (14:10-11, 14:18, 14:21, 14:41-44).

  • Chapter 15

    Handed over to Pilate (15:1, 15:10, 15:15).