Strong's Lexicon apodektos: Acceptable, pleasing Original Word: ἀπόδεκτος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀποδέχομαι (apodechomai), meaning "to accept" or "to receive favorably." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of acceptability in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with words like רָצוֹן (ratson, Strong's H7522), meaning "favor" or "acceptance," and נָכָה (nakah, Strong's H5221), which can imply being acceptable or right. Usage: The Greek adjective ἀπόδεκτος (apodektos) is used to describe something that is acceptable or pleasing, particularly in the sight of God. It conveys the idea of being approved or well-received, often in a moral or spiritual context. In the New Testament, it is used to describe actions, behaviors, or offerings that align with God's will and are thus deemed acceptable to Him. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of acceptability was significant in both religious and social contexts. Offerings and sacrifices were a common part of religious practices, and their acceptability was crucial for maintaining favor with the gods. Similarly, in Jewish tradition, offerings and sacrifices had to meet specific criteria to be considered acceptable to God. The New Testament usage of ἀπόδεκτος reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's life and actions with divine standards. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 587 apódektos (an adjective, derived from 588 /apodéxomai, "gladly receive") – properly, what is gladly welcomed because pleasing (acceptable). 587 (apódektos) looks back to the source that prompts the glad receiving (note the prefix, apo). For the believer, this is God Himself (His grace). See 588 (apodexomai). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apodechomai Definition acceptable NASB Translation acceptable (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 587: ἀπόδεκτοςἀπόδεκτος (so L T WH accent (and Rev. in 1 Timothy 2:3); others ἀπόδεκτος, cf. Lob. Paralip., p. 498; Göttling, p. 313f; Chandler § 529f), ἀπόδεκτον (see ἀποδέχομαι), a later word, accepted, acceptable, agreeable: 1 Timothy 2:3; 1 Timothy 5:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance acceptable. From apodechomai; accepted, i.e. Agreeable -- acceptable. see GREEK apodechomai Forms and Transliterations αποδεκτον απόδεκτον ἀπόδεκτον αποδεσμεύει απόδεσμος apodekton apódektonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 2:3 Adj-NNSGRK: καλὸν καὶ ἀπόδεκτον ἐνώπιον τοῦ NAS: is good and acceptable in the sight KJV: and acceptable in the sight INT: [is] good and acceptable before the 1 Timothy 5:4 Adj-NNS |
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