G1926: ἐπιδέχομαι
epidéchomai · “to welcome”
Definition
to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher)
KJV translates it as: receive
Extended definition
ἐπι-δέχομαι
[in LXX: Jdth.13:13 B2, 1Ma.10:1 1Mac 14:23, Sir.51:26, al. ;]
1. in cl., of things, to allow of, admit of (Dem., Arist., al.). In late writers,
2. to accept besides (Polyb.), to accept (in π. of the terms of a lease; see ICC, on 3Jo, l.with): III Jn 9.
3. (a) to receive besides (Menand.);
(b) to receive hospitably (1Mac, Sir, ll with): III Jn 10†
(AS)
[in LXX: Jdth.13:13 B2, 1Ma.10:1 1Mac 14:23, Sir.51:26, al. ;]
1. in cl., of things, to allow of, admit of (Dem., Arist., al.). In late writers,
2. to accept besides (Polyb.), to accept (in π. of the terms of a lease; see ICC, on 3Jo, l.with): III Jn 9.
3. (a) to receive besides (Menand.);
(b) to receive hospitably (1Mac, Sir, ll with): III Jn 10†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1926 is translated
- welcomes ×1
- he receives ×1
Bible verses with G1926 (epidéchomai)
Epidéchomai appears in 2 verses.
- 3 John 1:9
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
- 3 John 1:10
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.