Strong's Lexicon eisdechomai: To receive, to accept, to welcome Original Word: εἰσδέχομαι 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 like קָבַל (qabal, Strong's H6901) meaning "to receive" or "to accept," and לָקַח (laqach, Strong's H3947) meaning "to take" or "to receive." Usage: The verb εἰσδέχομαι (eisdechomai) conveys the action of receiving or accepting something or someone into one's presence or company. It implies a welcoming attitude and an openness to embrace what is being offered or who is being received. In the New Testament, it often carries the connotation of receiving with hospitality or acceptance, particularly in the context of receiving the message of the Gospel or welcoming fellow believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, hospitality was a highly valued virtue. The act of receiving someone into one's home or community was not only a social expectation but also a reflection of one's character and values. This cultural backdrop enhances the understanding of εἰσδέχομαι as it relates to the early Christian communities, where hospitality and acceptance were crucial for the spread of the Gospel and the unity of the church. 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.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance receive. From eis and dechomai; to take into one's favor -- receive. see GREEK eis see GREEK dechomai 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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