Quick Definition
a giver
Strong's Definition
a giver
Derivation: from the base of G1325 (δίδωμι);
KJV Usage: giver
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
δότης, δοτου, ὁ (δίδωμι), for the more usual δοτήρ, a giver, bestower: 2Co_9:7 from Pro_22:8. Not forrod elsewhere.
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
δότης dotēs 1x
a giver, 2Co_9:7
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
† δότης , -ου , ὁ
( < δίδωμι ),
[in LXX : Pro_22:8 * ;]
= δοτήρ ,
a giver: 2Co_9:7 ( LXX ) (not elsewhere).†
Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT
δότης [page 169]
For this rare form, which in 2Co_9:7 Paul borrows from LXX of Pro. 22꞉ 8a [MT Pro_29:9 ] Nδgeli (p. 62 n. 1 ) compares ἐκδότης ( Verdinger ) in CIG 2347c .63 (pre-Christian).
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon
δότης, -ου, ὁ
(δίδωμι), [in LXX: Pro.22:8 * ;]
= δοτήρ,
a giver: 2Co.9:7 (LXX) (not elsewhere).†
(AS)