Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπιδέχομαι”
Understanding epidéchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
receive. - to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπιδέχομαι
Phoneticep-ee-dekh'-om-ahee
Transliterationepidéchomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
receive. - to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 John 1:9 | “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.” Word: ἐπιδέχομαι (epidéchomai) | |
| 3 John 1:10 | “Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.” Word: ἐπιδέχομαι (epidéchomai) |