Word Study

The meaning of προσδέχομαι

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

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

προσδέχομαι

Phoneticpros-dekh'-om-ahee
Transliterationprosdéchomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

accept, allow, look (wait) for, take. - to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance) - by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

14 total references
ReferenceText
Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

Luke 12:36

And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.

Acts 24:15

And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

Romans 16:2

That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
14x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution
Mark1
Luke5
Acts2
Romans1
Philippians1
Titus1
Hebrews2
Jude1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'προσδέχομαι' deepen your understanding of Mark 15:43?