The meaning of “δεκτός”
Understanding dektós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accepted(-table). - approved - (figuratively) propitious
δεκτός
accepted(-table). - approved - (figuratively) propitious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 4:19 | “To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” Word: δεκτός (dektós) | |
| Luke 4:24 | “And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.” Word: δεκτός (dektós) | |
| Acts 10:35 | “But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.” Word: δεκτός (dektós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:2 | “(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)” Word: δεκτός (dektós) | |
| Philippians 4:18 | “But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.” Word: δεκτός (dektós) |