The meaning of “δέχομαι”
Understanding déchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice of a primary verb accept, receive, take. - to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
δέχομαι
middle voice of a primary verb accept, receive, take. - to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:41 | “He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.” Word: δέχομαι (déchomai) | |
| John 4:45 | “Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.” Word: δέχομαι (déchomai) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:17 | “For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.” Word: δέχομαι (déchomai) | |
| 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: δέχομαι (déchomai) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:10 | “And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” Word: δέχομαι (déchomai) |