ἐκδέχομαι (ekdechomai) means “to wait for” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: ek-dekh'-om-ahee Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἐκδέχομαι · ekdechomai · to wait for
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), Jhn.5:3, Heb.11:10, Jas.5:7; with accusative of person(s), Act.17:16, 1Co.11:33 16:11; before ἕως, Heb.10:13 (Cremer, 687).† (AS)
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I wait for, expect.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| awaits | 1 |
| he waits | 1 |
| he was looking forward to | 1 |
| i am expecting | 1 |
| wait for | 1 |
| was waiting for | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| waited | 2 |
| expecting | 1 |
| he looked for | 1 |
| i look for | 1 |
| tarry one | 1 |
| waiteth for | 1 |
| waiting for | 1 |
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While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.
Read word by wordSo, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.
Read word by wordNo 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.
Read word by wordSince that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,
Read word by wordFor he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
Read word by wordBe 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.
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