ἐκδέχομαι

ekdechomaiVerbG1551

to wait for

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1209 (δέχομαι);

Short Definition

to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to take or receive from (Hom., Hdt., a1.).
2.(Rare in cl.), to expect, await
LXX Usage: for עֶרֶב, קָבַץ, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

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

1 Corinthians
2
Hebrews
2
Acts
1
James
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:33
  • 1 Corinthians 16:11
  • Acts 17:16
  • Hebrews 10:13
  • Hebrews 11:10

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