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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
3 John
Book Distribution

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