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προσδέχομαι

prosdechomaito wait for/welcomeHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb14 occurrences8 books14 verses

Definition

προσ-δέχομαι

[in LXX chiefly for רָצָה ;]

1. to receive to oneself, receive favourably, admit, accept: with accusative of person(s), Luke 15:2, Romans 16:2, Philippians 2:29; with accusative of thing(s), Acts 24:15 (R, mg.), Hebrews 10:34; 11:35.

2. to expect, look for, wait for: with accusative of person(s), Luke 12:36; with accusative of thing(s), Mark 15:43, Luke 2:25, 38; 23:51, Acts 23:21, Titus 2:13, Jude 21 (cf. δέχομαι).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

14 total
  1. Mark 15:43προσδεχόμενος · waiting for
    Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
  2. Luke 2:25προσδεχόμενος · He was waiting for
    Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
  3. Luke 2:38προσδεχομένοις · were waiting for
    Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
  4. Luke 12:36προσδεχομένοις · waiting for
    Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
  5. Luke 15:2προσδέχεται · welcomes
    So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
  6. Luke 23:51προσεδέχετο · was waiting for
    …who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea and was waiting for the kingdom of God.
  7. Acts 23:21προσδεχόμενοι · awaiting
    Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.”
  8. Acts 24:15προσδέχονται · cherish
    …and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
  9. Romans 16:2προσδέξησθε · Welcome
    Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.
  10. Philippians 2:29προσδέχεσθε · Welcome
    Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
  11. Titus 2:13προσδεχόμενοι · as we await
    …as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
  12. Hebrews 10:34προσεδέξασθε · accepted
    You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
  13. Hebrews 11:35προσδεξάμενοι · [and] refused
    Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.
  14. Jude 1:21προσδεχόμενοι · as you await
    …keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.