Strong's Lexicon doché: Reception, acceptance Original Word: δοχή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning "to receive" or "to accept." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of reception and acceptance can be linked to several Hebrew words, such as קָבַל (qabal, Strong's H6901), which means "to receive" or "to accept." Usage: The term "δοχή" (dochē) refers to the act of receiving or accepting something. In the context of the New Testament, it often implies a warm or hospitable reception, whether of people, ideas, or spiritual truths. It can denote both physical and metaphorical acceptance, such as welcoming a guest or embracing a teaching. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, hospitality was a highly valued virtue. The act of receiving guests with warmth and generosity was not only a social expectation but also a reflection of one's character and status. This cultural backdrop informs the New Testament's emphasis on hospitality and acceptance, especially within the early Christian communities, where believers were encouraged to welcome one another as family. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dechomai Definition a reception, a banquet NASB Translation reception (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1403: δοχήδοχή, δοχης, ἡ (δέχομαι, to receive as a guest), a feast, banquet, (cf. our reception]: δοχήν ποιῶ, Luke 5:29; Luke 14:13. (equivalent to מִשְׁתֶה, Gen. ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance feast. From dechomai; a reception, i.e. Convivial entertainment -- feast. see GREEK dechomai Forms and Transliterations δοχην δοχήν δοχὴν δράγμα δράγμασιν δράγματα δραγμάτων dochen dochēn dochḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 5:29 N-AFSGRK: Καὶ ἐποίησεν δοχὴν μεγάλην Λευὶς NAS: a big reception for Him in his house; KJV: him a great feast in his own INT: And made a banuuet great Levi Luke 14:13 N-AFS |
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