Dektos δεκτός
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| δεκτός | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | dektos |
| Strong's number | G1184 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Gloss | acceptable |
| Occurrences | 5 in 5 verses |
| Most frequent in | Luke (2) |
Dektos (Greek δεκτός, Strong's G1184) is a Greek adjective meaning “acceptable”. It occurs 5 times in 5 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
δεκτός, -ή, -όν
verbal adj. of δέχομαι, [in LXX chiefly for רָצוֹן: Pro.11:1, al. ;]
acceptable: Luk.4:19 (LXX) 24, Act.10:35, 2Co.6:2" (LXX), Php.4:18 (cf. εὐπροσδ-).†
(AS)
verbal adj. of δέχομαι, [in LXX chiefly for רָצוֹן: Pro.11:1, al. ;]
acceptable: Luk.4:19 (LXX) 24, Act.10:35, 2Co.6:2" (LXX), Php.4:18 (cf. εὐπροσδ-).†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | accepted (3), acceptable (2) |
|---|---|
| BSB | favor (2), accepted (1), welcomes (1), acceptable (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Dektos, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Luke
- Luke 4:19To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
- Luke 4:24And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.
Acts
- Acts 10:35But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.
2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 6:2(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!
Philippians
- Philippians 4:18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).