Strong's Lexicon ekdechomai: To wait for, to expect, to look for Original Word: ἐκδέχομαι Word Origin: From the preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning "out of" or "from") and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai, meaning "to receive" or "to accept"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of waiting or expecting in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed by the verb קָוָה (qavah, Strong's H6960), which also conveys a sense of hope and anticipation. Usage: The Greek verb ἐκδέχομαι (ekdechomai) conveys the sense of eagerly waiting or expecting something. It implies a sense of anticipation and readiness to receive what is awaited. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of waiting for the fulfillment of God's promises or the return of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of waiting or expecting was often associated with the anticipation of events or the arrival of important persons. In the Jewish context, waiting was a significant aspect of faith, as the people of Israel awaited the coming of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God's promises. The early Christians, living in a time of persecution and uncertainty, were encouraged to wait expectantly for the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His kingdom. HELPS Word-studies 1551 ekdé NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and dechomai Definition to take or receive, by impl. to await, expect NASB Translation expect (1), looking (1), wait (1), waiting (3), waits (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1551: ἐκδέχομαιἐκδέχομαι; imperfect ἐξεδεχομην; (ἐκ from some person or quarter); 1. to receive, accept ((Homer), Aeschylus, Herodotus, and following). 2. to look for, expect, wait for, await: τί, John 5:3 R L; Hebrews 11:10; James 5:7; τινα, Acts 17:16; 1 Corinthians 16:11; ἀλλήλους ἐκδέχεσθε wait for one another, namely, until each shall have received his food, 1 Corinthians 11:33, cf. 1 Corinthians 11:21; followed by ἕως etc. Hebrews 10:13; (absolutely, 1 Peter 3:20 Rec., but see Tdf.s note at the passage). Rarely with this meaning in secular authors, as Sophocles Phil. 123; Apollod. 1, 9, 27 § 3; ἕως ἄν γένηται τί, Dionysius Halicarnassus 6, 67. (Compare: ἀπεκδέχομαι. Cf. δέχομαι, at the end.) From ek and dechomai; to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await -- expect, look (tarry) for, wait (for). see GREEK ek see GREEK dechomai Englishman's Concordance John 5:3 V-PP-GMPGRK: χωλῶν ξηρῶν ἐκδεχομένων τὴν τοῦ KJV: withered, waiting for the moving INT: lame paralyzed awaiting the of the Acts 17:16 V-PPM/P-GMS 1 Corinthians 11:33 V-PMM/P-2P 1 Corinthians 16:11 V-PIM/P-1S Hebrews 10:13 V-PPM/P-NMS Hebrews 11:10 V-IIM/P-3S James 5:7 V-PIM/P-3S Strong's Greek 1551 |
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