Bible Dictionary
IMPART
To impart means to share, give, or communicate something. Paul used the term for sharing spiritual benefit through his teaching and for giving himself sacrificially in service to believers.
Definition
To impart is to share, give, or communicate something. The word may describe adding nothing to another person’s teaching, sharing spiritual benefit through instruction and influence, or giving oneself in devoted service.
Biblical Usage
In Galatians 2:6 it means that nothing was added to Paul’s teaching. In Romans 1:11 it expresses his desire to communicate spiritual benefit to believers through his teaching and influence. In 1 Thessalonians 2:8 it includes spending utmost strength and exposing one’s life in service.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>im-part' (metadidomi, "to share"): "They .... imparted (the King James Version "added") nothing to me" (Ga 2:6); that is, did not propose any correction or addition to my teaching. "That I may impart unto you some spiritual gift" (Ro 1:11) expresses the apostle's hope that the Roman believers may increase in faith and love through his teaching and influence.</p><p>"To impart unto you .... our own souls" (1Th 2:8) meant to spend their utmost strength and to expose their lives in their service.</p>