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ἐκδέχομαι

ekdechomaito wait forHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb6 occurrences4 books6 verses

Definition

ἐκ-δέχομαι

[in LXX for עֶרֶב, קָבַץ, etc. ;]

1. to take or receive from (Hom., Hdt., a1.).

2. (Rare in cl.), to expect, await: with accusative of thing(s), John 5:3, Hebrews 11:10, James 5:7; with accusative of person(s), Acts 17:16, 1 Corinthians 11:33; 16:11; before ἕως, Hebrews 10:13 (Cremer, 687).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐκδέχομαι:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

6 total
  1. Acts 17:16ἐκδεχομένου · was waiting for
    While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.
  2. 1 Corinthians 11:33ἐκδέχεσθε · wait for
    So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:11ἐκδέχομαι · I am expecting
    No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
  4. Hebrews 10:13ἐκδεχόμενος · He waits
    Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,
  5. Hebrews 11:10ἐξεδέχετο · he was looking forward to
    For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
  6. James 5:7ἐκδέχεται · awaits
    Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.