Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὑποδέχομαι”
Understanding hypodéchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
receive. - to admit under one's roof, i.e. entertain hospitably
G5264
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὑποδέχομαι
Phonetichoop-od-ekh'-om-ahee
Transliterationhypodéchomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
receive. - to admit under one's roof, i.e. entertain hospitably
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 10:38 | “Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.” Word: ὑποδέχομαι (hypodéchomai) | |
| Luke 19:6 | “And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.” Word: ὑποδέχομαι (hypodéchomai) | |
| Acts 17:7 | “Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.” Word: ὑποδέχομαι (hypodéchomai) | |
| James 2:25 | “Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?” Word: ὑποδέχομαι (hypodéchomai) |