The meaning of “ἐκδέχομαι”
Understanding ekdéchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
expect, look (tarry) for, wait (for). - to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await
ἐκδέχομαι
expect, look (tarry) for, wait (for). - to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 5:3 | “In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.” Word: ἐκδέχομαι (ekdéchomai) | |
| Acts 17:16 | “Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.” Word: ἐκδέχομαι (ekdéchomai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:11 | “Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.” Word: ἐκδέχομαι (ekdéchomai) | |
| Hebrews 11:10 | “For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Word: ἐκδέχομαι (ekdéchomai) | |
| James 5:7 | “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.” Word: ἐκδέχομαι (ekdéchomai) |