ἀποδέχομαι (apodéchomai) — Accept
Greek word study: ἀποδέχομαι (apodéchomai), Strong's G588. to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things)
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to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things)
KJV translation words: accept, receive (gladly)
Strong's G588 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 8:40 and last appears in Acts 28:30.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 7)
- Luke 8:40 — ἀπεδέξατο — received
- Luke 9:11 — ἀποδεξάμενος — having received
- Acts 2:41 — ἀποδεξάμενοι — having received
- Acts 18:27 — ἀποδέξασθαι — to welcome
- Acts 21:17 — ἀπεδέξαντο — received
- Acts 24:3 — ἀποδεχόμεθα — we gladly accept it
- Acts 28:30 — ἀπεδέχετο — was welcoming
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G575 ἀπό (apó), G1209 δέχομαι (déchomai).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G587 ἀπόδεκτος (apódektos), G594 ἀποδοχή (apodochḗ).
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Frequently asked questions
What does apodéchomai (G588) mean?
To take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things).
How is G588 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G588 as: accept, receive (gladly).
How often does ἀποδέχομαι (apodéchomai) appear?
Strong's G588 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 8:40 and last appears in Acts 28:30.
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