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Lexicon :: Strong's G4327 - prosdechomai

Aa
προσδέχομαι
Transliteration
prosdechomai (Key)
Pronunciation
pros-dekh'-om-ahee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:57,146

Strong’s Definitions

προσδέχομαι prosdéchomai, pros-dekh'-om-ahee; from G4314 and G1209; to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience):—accept, allow, look (wait) for, take.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x

The KJV translates Strong's G4327 in the following manner: look for (4x), wait for (3x), receive (3x), waited for (with G2258) (1x), allow (1x), take (1x), accept (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x
The KJV translates Strong's G4327 in the following manner: look for (4x), wait for (3x), receive (3x), waited for (with G2258) (1x), allow (1x), take (1x), accept (1x).

  1. to receive to one's self, to admit, to give access to one's self

    1. to admit one, receive one into intercourse and companionship

    2. to receive one (coming from some place)

    3. to accept (not to reject) a thing offered

  2. to expect: the fulfilment of promises

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
προσδέχομαι prosdéchomai, pros-dekh'-om-ahee; from G4314 and G1209; to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience):—accept, allow, look (wait) for, take.
STRONGS G4327:
προσδέχομαι; deponent middle; imperfect προσεδεχόμην; 1 aorist προσεδεξαμην;
1. as in Greek writings from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, "to receive to oneself, to admit, to give access to oneself': τινα, to admit one, receive into intercourse and companionship, τούς ἁμαρτωλούς, Luke 15:2; to receive one (coming from some place), Romans 16:2; Philippians 2:29 ( 1 Chronicles 12:18); τί, to accept (not to reject) a thing offered: οὐ προσδεξάμενοι, to reject, Hebrews 11:35; προσδέχονται ἐλπίδα, to admit (accept) hope, i. e. not to repudiate but to entertain, embrace, its substance, Acts 24:15 (others refer this to the next head ( R. V. text look for)); not to shun, to bear, an impending evil ( A. V. took the spoiling etc.), Hebrews 10:34.
2. as from Homer down, to expect ( A. V. look for, trait for): τινα, Luke 12:36; τί, Mark 15:43; Luke 2:25, 38; Luke 23:51; ( Acts 23:21); Titus 2:13; Jude 1:21; τάς ἐπαγγελίας, the fulfilment of the promises, Hebrews 11:13 Lachmann (Cf. δέχομαι, at the endl
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Chronicles
12:18
Mark
15:43
Luke
2:25; 2:38; 12:36; 15:2; 23:51
Acts
23:21; 24:15
Romans
16:2
Philippians
2:29
Titus
2:13
Hebrews
10:34; 11:13; 11:35
Jude
1:21

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4327 matches the Greek προσδέχομαι (prosdechomai),
which occurs 14 times in 14 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:43 - There came Joseph of Arimathaea, a responsible man in high honour, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God; and he went in to Pilate without fear, and made a request for the body of Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:25 - And there was then in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon; and he was an upright man, fearing God and waiting for the comfort of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was on him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:38

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:38 - And coming up at that time, she gave praise to God, talking of him to all those who were waiting for the freeing of Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:36

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:36 - And be like men who are looking for their lord, when he comes back from the bride-feast; so that when he comes to the door, it will be open to him quickly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:2 - And the Pharisees and scribes were angry, saying, This man gives approval to sinners, and takes food with them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:51

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:51 - (He had not given his approval to their decision or their acts), of Arimathaea, a town of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom of God:

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:21

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:21 - But do not give way to them, for more than forty of them are waiting for him, having taken an oath not to take food or drink till they have put him to death: and now they are ready, waiting for your order.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:15

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:15 - Hoping in God for that which they themselves are looking for, that there will be a coming back from the dead for upright men and wrongdoers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:2 - That you will take her in kindly, after the way of the saints, as one who is the Lord's, and give her help in anything in which she may have need of you: because she has been a help to a great number and to myself.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:29 - So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:

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Unchecked Copy BoxTit 2:13

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 2:13 - Looking for the glad hope, the revelation of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ;

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:34

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:34 - For you had pity on those who were in prison, and had joy in the loss of your property, in the knowledge that you still had a better property and one which you would keep for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:35

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:35 - Women had their dead given back to them living; others let themselves be cruelly attacked, having no desire to go free, so that they might have a better life to come;

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Unchecked Copy BoxJde 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJde 1:21 - Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for life eternal through the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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