1. properly, to give into the hands (of another).

2. to give over into (one's) power or use: τίνι τί, to deliver to one something to keep, use, take care of, manage, Matthew 11:27; Luke 4:6 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 271 (254)); Luke 10:22; τά ὑπάρχοντα, τάλαντα, Matthew 25:14, 20, 22; τήν βασιλείαν, 1 Corinthians 15:24; τό πνεῦμα namely, τῷ Θεῷ, John 19:30; τό σῶμα, ἵνα etc., to be burned, 1 Corinthians 13:3; τινα, to deliver one up to custody, to be judged, condemned, punished, scourged, tormented, put to death (often thus in secular authors): τινα, absolutely, so that to be put in prison must be supplied, Matthew 4:12; Mark 1:14; τηρουμένους, who are kept, 2 Peter 2:4 (G T Tr WH; but R τετηρημένους, L κολαζομένους τηρεῖν); to be put to death (cf. German dahingeben), Romans 4:25; with the addition of ὑπέρ τίνος, for one's salvation, Romans 8:32; τινα τίνι, Matthew 5:25; Matthew 18:34; Matthew 20:18; Matthew 27:2; Mark 15:1; Luke 12:58; Luke 20:20; John 18:30, 35; John 19:11 etc.; Acts 27:1; Acts 28:16 Rec.; τῷ θελήματι αὐτῶν, to do their pleasure with Luke 23:25; τινα τίνι, followed by ἵνα, John 19:16; with an infinitive of purpose, φυλάσσειν αὐτόν, to guard him, Acts 12:4; without the dative, Matthew 10:19; Matthew 24:10; Matthew 27:18; Mark 13:11; Mark 15:10; Acts 3:13; followed by ἵνα, Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; τινα εἰς τό σταυρωθῆναι, Matthew 26:2 (σταυροῦ θανάτῳ, Ev. Nicod. c. 26); εἰς χεῖρας τίνος, i. e. into one's power, Matthew 17:22; Matthew 26:45; Mark 9:31; Mark 14:41; Luke 9:44; Luke 24:7; Acts 21:11; Acts 28:17 (Jeremiah 33:24 (); ()); εἰς συνέδρια, to councils (see συνέδριον, 2 b.) (παραδιδόναι involving also the idea of conducting), Matthew 10:17; Mark 13:9; εἰς συναγωγάς, Luke 21:12; εἰς θλῖψιν, Matthew 24:9; εἰς φυλακήν, Acts 8:3; εἰς φυλακάς, Acts 22:4; εἰς θάνατον, Matthew 10:21; Mark 13:12; 2 Corinthians 4:11; εἰς κρίμα θανάτου, Luke 24:20; τόν σάρκα εἰς καταφθοράν, of Christ undergoing death, the Epistle of Barnabas 5, 1 [ET]; παραδιδόναι ἑαυτόν ὑπέρ τίνος, to give oneself up for, give oneself to death for, to undergo death for (the salvation of) one, Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 5:25; with the addition of τῷ Θεῷ and a predicate accusative, Ephesians 5:2; τήν ψυχήν ἑαυτοῦ ὑπέρ τοῦ ὀνόματος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, to jeopard life to magnify and make known the name of Jesus Christ, Acts 15:26. Metaphorically, expressions: τινα τῷ Σατανᾶ, to deliver one into the power of Satan to be harassed and tormented with evils, 1 Timothy 1:20; with the addition of εἰς ὄλεθρον σαρκός (see ὄλεθρος), 1 Corinthians 5:5 (the phrase seems to have originated from the Jewish formulas of excommunication (yet see Meyer (edited by Heinrici) at the passage (cf. B. D., under the word, Hymenaeus II., Excommunication II.)), because a person banished from the theocratic assembly was regarded as deprived of the protection of God and delivered up to the power of the devil). τινα εἰς ἀκαθαρσίαν, to cause one to become unclean. Romans 1:24; cf. Fritzsche, Rückert, and others at the passage (in this example and several that follow A. V. renders to give up); εἰς πάθη ἀτιμίας, to make one a slave of vile passions, Romans 1:26; εἰς ἀδόκιμον νοῦν, to cause one to follow his own corrupt mind — followed by an infinitive of purpose (or epexegetic infinitive (Meyer)), Romans 1:28; ἑαυτόν τῇ ἀσέλγεια, to make oneself the slave of lasciviousness, Ephesians 4:19; τινα λατρεύειν, to cause one to worship, Acts 7:42. to deliver up treacherously, i. e. by betrayal to cause one to be taken: τινα τίνι, of Judas betraying Jesus, Matthew 26:15; Mark 14:10; Luke 22:4, 6; without the dative, Matthew 26:16, 21, 23, 25; Mark 14:11, 18; Luke 22:21, 48; John 6:64, 71; John 12:4; in the passive, Mark 14:21; Luke 22:22; 1 Corinthians 11:23; present preposition ὁ παραδιδούς αὐτόν, of him as plotting the betrayal (cf. Buttmann, § 144, 11, 3): Matthew 26:25, 46, 48; Mark 14:42, 44; John 13:11; John 18:2, 5. to deliver one to be taught, moulded, etc.: εἰς τί, in the passive, Romans 6:17 (to be resolved thus, ὑπηκούσατε ... τύπον, etc. εἰς ὅν παρεδόθητε (Winer's Grammar, § 24, 2 b.)).

3. equivalent to to commit, to commend: τινα τῇ χάριτι τοῦ Θεοῦ, in the passive, Acts 14:26; Acts 15:40; παρεδίδου τῷ κρίνοντι δικαίως, namely, τά ἑαυτοῦ, his cause (Buttmann, 145 (127) note 2 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 590 (549))), 1 Peter 2:23.

4. to deliver verbally: commands, rites, Mark 7:13; Acts 6:14; 1 Corinthians 11:2; 2 Peter 2:21 (here in the passive); πίστιν, the tenets (see πίστις, 1 c. β.), in the passive, Jude 1:3; φυλάσσειν τά δόγματα, the decrees to keep, Acts 16:4; to deliver by narrating, to report, i. e. to perpetuate the knowledge of events by narrating them, Luke 1:2; 1 Corinthians 11:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3 (see examples from Greek authors in Passow (or Liddell and Scott), under the word, 4).

5. to permit, allow: absolutely ὅταν παραδῷ or παραδοῖ ὁ καρπός, when the fruit will allow, i. e. when its ripeness permits, Mark 4:29 (so τῆς ὥρας παραδιδουσης, Polybius 22, 24, 9; for other examples see Passow, under the word, 3 (Liddell and Scott, under the word II.; others take the word in Mark, the passage cited intransitively, in a quasi-reflexive sense, gives itself up, presents itself, cf. Winers Grammar, 251 (236); Buttmann, 145 (127))).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with παραδίδωμι is נָתַן (nathan, Strong's Hebrew 5414), which means "to give," "to deliver," or "to set." This Hebrew verb is used in similar contexts in the Old Testament, such as delivering someone into the hands of another or giving something over to someone.

Usage: παραδίδωμι is used in various contexts in the New Testament, including the handing over of Jesus to the authorities, the betrayal by Judas, the delivery of teachings or traditions, and the act of entrusting something to someone else.

Context: παραδίδωμι is a significant verb in the New Testament, appearing in various contexts that highlight its multifaceted nature. It is often used in the context of betrayal and handing over, most notably in the Passion narratives where Judas Iscariot "betrays" Jesus to the chief priests and elders (e.g., Matthew 26:15, Mark 14:10, Luke 22:4, John 18:2). This act of betrayal is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and plays a crucial role in the events leading to the crucifixion.

Beyond betrayal, παραδίδωμι is used to describe the act of delivering or entrusting teachings and traditions. For instance, Paul uses the term when speaking of delivering the gospel message or the traditions of the faith to the early Christian communities (e.g., 1 Corinthians 11:2, 1 Corinthians 15:3). This usage underscores the importance of faithful transmission of the apostolic teachings.

The term also appears in legal and judicial contexts, where it can mean handing someone over to authorities or to judgment (e.g., Matthew 5:25, Acts 8:3). In Romans 1:24, 26, 28, Paul uses παραδίδωμι to describe God "giving over" individuals to their sinful desires as a form of judgment.

Overall, παραδίδωμι encapsulates themes of trust, betrayal, and the transmission of important teachings, making it a word rich with theological and narrative significance in the New Testament.