Lexicon eisdechomai: To receive, to accept, to welcome Original Word: εἰσδέχομαι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance receive. From eis and dechomai; to take into one's favor -- receive. see GREEK eis see GREEK dechomai HELPS Word-studies 1523 eisdé NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eis and dechomai Definition to admit, to receive (into one's favor) NASB Translation welcome (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1523: εἰσδέχομαιεἰσδέχομαι: future εἰσδέχομαι; to receive kindly, i. e. contextually, to treat with favor: τινα, 2 Corinthians 6:17. (From Pindar and Sophocles down. Synonym: cf. δέχομαι, at the end.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From the preposition εἰς (eis, meaning "into" or "unto") and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai, meaning "to receive" or "to accept").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εἰσδέχομαι, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to receiving or welcoming, such as קָבַל (qabal, Strong's Hebrew 6901) which means "to receive" or "to accept." This reflects the broader biblical theme of hospitality and acceptance found throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Usage: The term εἰσδέχομαι is used in the context of receiving or welcoming someone or something into a place or state. It implies an active acceptance or admission, often with a sense of hospitality or approval. Context: The Greek verb εἰσδέχομαι appears in the New Testament to describe the act of receiving or welcoming someone or something into a particular space or relationship. This term is often used in contexts where acceptance is not merely passive but involves a deliberate and hospitable action. The concept of receiving is central to many New Testament teachings, reflecting the broader biblical theme of hospitality and acceptance. Forms and Transliterations εισδέξασθαι εισδέξεται εισδεξομαι εισδέξομαι εἰσδέξομαι εισδέχεσθαι εισδέχεται εισέδυσαν eisdexomai eisdéxomaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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