The meaning of “δέχομαι”

Understanding déchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1209

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

δέχομαι

Phoneticdekh'-om-ahee

Transliterationdéchomai

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

middle voice of a primary verb accept, receive, take. - to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

48 total references

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.”
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.”
2 Corinthians 8:17	“For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.”
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.”
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.”

Total Occurrences

48x

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew5

Mark3

Luke14

John1

Acts9

1 Corinthians1

2 Corinthians6

Galatians1

Ephesians1

Philippians1

Colossians1

1 Thessalonians2

2 Thessalonians1

Hebrews1

James1

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