The meaning of “ἀπεκδέχομαι”
Understanding apekdéchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
look (wait) for. - to expect fully
ἀπεκδέχομαι
look (wait) for. - to expect fully
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 8:23 | “And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.” Word: ἀπεκδέχομαι (apekdéchomai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:7 | “So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:” Word: ἀπεκδέχομαι (apekdéchomai) | |
| Galatians 5:5 | “For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.” Word: ἀπεκδέχομαι (apekdéchomai) | |
| Philippians 3:20 | “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:” Word: ἀπεκδέχομαι (apekdéchomai) | |
| Hebrews 9:28 | “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. ” Word: ἀπεκδέχομαι (apekdéchomai) |