Strong's Lexicon ekdoché: Expectation, reception Original Word: ἐκδοχή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐκδέχομαι (ekdechomai), meaning "to receive" or "to expect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ekdoché," the concept of expectation is present in the Old Testament. Words like תִּקְוָה (tiqvah, Strong's H8615) meaning "hope" or "expectation," and קָוָה (qavah, Strong's H6960) meaning "to wait for" or "to look for," convey similar ideas. Usage: The term "ekdoché" refers to the act of receiving or the state of expectation. It conveys a sense of anticipation or waiting for something to occur. In the context of the New Testament, it often relates to the expectation of future events, particularly those concerning God's promises or the return of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of expectation was significant in both religious and social contexts. People often lived with expectations of divine intervention, fulfillment of prophecies, or the arrival of important figures. In the early Christian community, this term would have resonated with believers who were eagerly awaiting the return of Jesus Christ and the fulfillment of God's promises. HELPS Word-studies 1561 ekdo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ekdechomai Definition a receiving from, expectation NASB Translation expectation (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1561: ἐκδοχήἐκδοχή, ἐκδοχης, ἡ (ἐκδέχομαι), the act or manner of receiving from; hence, in secular authors. 1. reception. 2. succession. 3. (a taking in a certain sense, i. e.) interpretation. 4. once in the sacred writings, expectation, awaiting (cf. ἐκδέχομαι, 2): Hebrews 10:27. From ekdechomai; expectation -- looking foreign see GREEK ekdechomai |
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