ἀποδέχομαι (apodechomai) means “to receive” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: ap-od-ekh'-om-ahee Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἀποδέχομαι · apodechomai · to receive
ἀπο-δέχομαι [in LXX: Tob.7:17, Jdth.13:13; Jdt.13.1, 4Mac.10:1-21 * ;] to accept gladly, welcome, receive: Luk.8:40 9:11, Act.18:27 21:17 28:30; metaphorically, with accusative of thing(s), Act.2:41 24:3 (MM, see word; Cremer, 688).† (AS)
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I receive, welcome, entertain (with hospitality), embrace.
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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 |
|---|---|
| welcomed | 2 |
| embraced | 1 |
| he welcomed | 1 |
| to welcome | 1 |
| we acknowledge this | 1 |
| welcoming | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| received | 3 |
| that | 1 |
| they were received | 1 |
| to receive | 1 |
| we accept | 1 |
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When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.
Read word by wordBut the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.
Read word by wordThose who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.
Read word by wordWhen Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
Read word by wordWhen we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.
Read word by wordIn every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
Read word by wordPaul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.
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