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 timesAppears 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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