Apodechomai ἀποδέχομαι
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| ἀποδέχομαι | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | apodechomai |
| Strong's number | G588 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Gloss | to receive |
| Occurrences | 7 in 7 verses |
| Most frequent in | Acts (5) |
Apodechomai (Greek ἀποδέχομαι, Strong's G588) is a Greek verb meaning “to receive”. It occurs 7 times in 7 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
ἀπο-δέχομαι
[in LXX: Tob.7:17, Jdth.13:13; Jdt.13.1, 4Mac.10:1-21 * ;]
to accept gladly, welcome, receive: Luk.8:40 9:11, Act.18:27 21:17 28:30; metaphorically, with accusative of thing(s), Act.2:41 24:3 (MM, see word; Cremer, 688).†
(AS)
[in LXX: Tob.7:17, Jdth.13:13; Jdt.13.1, 4Mac.10:1-21 * ;]
to accept gladly, welcome, receive: Luk.8:40 9:11, Act.18:27 21:17 28:30; metaphorically, with accusative of thing(s), Act.2:41 24:3 (MM, see word; Cremer, 688).†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | received (4), receive (1), accept (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | welcomed (2), he welcomed (1), embraced (1), welcome (1), we acknowledge (1), welcoming (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Apodechomai, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Luke
- Luke 8:40And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.
- Luke 9:11And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.
Acts
- Acts 2:41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.
- Acts 18:27And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
- Acts 21:17And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.
- Acts 24:3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
- Acts 28:30And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.
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).