ἀπεκδέχομαι

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Definition

ἀπ-εκ-δέχομαι depon.,

to await or expect eagerly (Lft., Notes, 149; MM, VGT, see word): absol., 1 Peter 3:20; C. accusative of thing(s), Romans 8:19, 23; 8:25, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Galatians 5:5; with accusative of person(s), Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 9:28.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

8 total
  1. Romans 8:19ἀπεκδέχεται · waits
    The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.
  2. Romans 8:23ἀπεκδεχόμενοι · as we wait eagerly for
    Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
  3. Romans 8:25ἀπεκδεχόμεθα · we wait for [it]
    But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.
  4. 1 Corinthians 1:7ἀπεκδεχομένους · as you eagerly await
    Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  5. Galatians 5:5ἀπεκδεχόμεθα · eagerly await
    But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.
  6. Philippians 3:20ἀπεκδεχόμεθα · we eagerly await
    But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
  7. Hebrews 9:28ἀπεκδεχομένοις · eagerly await
    …so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
  8. 1 Peter 3:20ἀπεξεδέχετο · waited
    …who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.