ἀποδέχομαι

apodechomaiVerbG0588

to receive

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G1209 (δέχομαι);

Short Definition

to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things)

Full Lexicon Entry

to accept gladly, welcome, receive: metaphorically, with accusative of thing(s) .
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
5
Luke
2

Key Passages

  • Acts 18:27
  • Acts 2:41
  • Acts 21:17
  • Acts 24:3
  • Acts 28:30

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