Definition
δεκτός, -ή, -όν
verbal adj. of δέχομαι, [in LXX chiefly for רָצוֹן: Proverbs 11:1, al. ;]
acceptable: Luke 4:19 (LXX) 24, Acts 10:35, 2 Corinthians 6:2" (LXX), Philippians 4:18 (cf. εὐπροσδ-).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δεκτός:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Luke 4:19δεκτόν · favor…to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
- Luke 4:24δεκτός · acceptedThen He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.
- Acts 10:35δεκτὸς · welcomes…but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.
- 2 Corinthians 6:2δεκτῷ · of favorFor He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!
- Philippians 4:18δεκτήν · an acceptableI have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.