1184. dektos

Lexicon

dektos: Acceptable, favorable, welcome

Original Word: δεκτός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: dektos
Pronunciation: dek-TOS
Phonetic Spelling: (dek-tos')
Definition: Acceptable, favorable, welcome
Meaning: acceptable, accepted.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

acceptable.

From dechomai; approved; (figuratively) propitious -- accepted(-table).

see GREEK dechomai

HELPS Word-studies

1184 dektós (an adjective derived from 1209/dexomai) – properly, what is received favorably (acceptable), describing what is welcomed because pleasing.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dechomai
Definition
acceptable
NASB Translation
acceptable (2), favorable (1), welcome (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1184: δεκτός

δεκτός, δεκτή, δεκτόν (δέχομαι), accepted, acceptable: Luke 4:24; Philippians 4:18; τίνι, Acts 10:35; the phrases καιρός δεκτός, 2 Corinthians 6:2 (Isaiah 59:8 for רָצון עֵת), and ἐνιαυτός δεκτός, Luke 4:19 (Isaiah 61:2 for רָצון שְׁנַת), denote that most blessed time when salvation and the free favors of God profusely abound. (Exodus 28:34; Isaiah 56:7 (etc.). Among secular authors used by Jamblichus, protr. symb. § 20, p. 350.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning "to receive" or "to accept."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek δεκτός corresponds to several Hebrew terms that convey the idea of acceptance or favor, including:

- רָצוֹן (ratson) • Strong's Hebrew 7522: Often translated as "favor" or "will," indicating something that is pleasing or acceptable to God.
- רָצָה (ratsah) • Strong's Hebrew 7521: Meaning "to be pleased with" or "to accept," used in contexts where offerings or individuals are favorably received by God.

These Hebrew terms, like δεκτός, emphasize the importance of divine approval and the conditions under which it is granted. They reflect the biblical theme of God's gracious acceptance of those who seek Him with sincere hearts and align themselves with His covenantal promises.

Usage: The term δεκτός is used in the New Testament to describe something that is pleasing or acceptable, often in the context of divine favor or approval.

Context: The Greek word δεκτός appears in the New Testament to denote that which is acceptable or pleasing, particularly in the sight of God. It is used to describe times, offerings, or individuals that are received with favor. The term is notably used in the context of God's acceptance and the favorable time of His grace.

In Luke 4:19, Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue, proclaiming "to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor" (BSB). Here, δεκτός is translated as "favor," indicating a time when God's grace and acceptance are particularly manifest. This passage highlights the messianic fulfillment and the inauguration of a new era of divine favor through Christ.

The concept of δεκτός is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's gracious acceptance of individuals and offerings that align with His will. It underscores the importance of living in a manner that is pleasing to God, aligning one's actions and heart with His purposes.

Forms and Transliterations

δεκτά δεκταί δεκτή δεκτην δεκτήν δεκτοί δεκτον δεκτόν δεκτος δεκτός δεκτὸς δεκτω δεκτώ δεκτῷ δεκτών dekten dektēn dektḗn dekto dektō dektôi dektō̂i dekton dektón dektos dektós dektòs

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 4:19 Adj-AMS
GRK: ἐνιαυτὸν Κυρίου δεκτόν
NAS: TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR
KJV: To preach the acceptable year
INT: [the] year of [the] Lord's favor

Luke 4:24 Adj-NMS
GRK: οὐδεὶς προφήτης δεκτός ἐστιν ἐν
NAS: prophet is welcome in his hometown.
KJV: prophet is accepted in his own
INT: no prophet acceptable is in

Acts 10:35 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἐργαζόμενος δικαιοσύνην δεκτὸς αὐτῷ ἐστίν
NAS: what is right is welcome to Him.
KJV: righteousness, is accepted with him.
INT: works righteousness acceptable to him is

2 Corinthians 6:2 Adj-DMS
GRK: γάρ Καιρῷ δεκτῷ ἐπήκουσά σου
NAS: for He says, AT THE ACCEPTABLE TIME
KJV: thee in a time accepted, and in
INT: indeed In a time accepted I listened to you

Philippians 4:18 Adj-AFS
GRK: εὐωδίας θυσίαν δεκτήν εὐάρεστον τῷ
NAS: aroma, an acceptable sacrifice,
KJV: a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing
INT: of a sweet smell a sacrifice acceptable well-pleasing

Strong's Greek 1184
5 Occurrences

δεκτήν — 1 Occ.
δεκτῷ — 1 Occ.
δεκτόν — 1 Occ.
δεκτός — 2 Occ.