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ἐπιδέχομαι G1926

G1926 is the Greek word ἐπιδέχομαι, transliterated epidéchomai. The King James Version most often renders it receiveth.

Word: ἐπιδέχομαιTransliteration: epidéchomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher).

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1209 (δέχομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

receiveth 1×doth 1×receive 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: receive.

Verses using ἐπιδέχομαι

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

3 John 1:9 · KJV

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

3 John 1:10 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1926 mean?

G1926 is the Greek word ἐπιδέχομαι (epidéchomai), meaning to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher).

How is G1926 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it receiveth (1 time), doth (1 time), receive (1 time).

How many times does G1926 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιδέχομαι (epidéchomai) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1926 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1209 (δέχομαι).

Nearby entries

G1923 · ἐπιγραφή — an inscription G1924 · ἐπιγράφω — to inscribe (physically or mentally)G1925 · ἐπιδείκνυμι — to exhibit (physically or mentally)G1927 · ἐπιδημέω — to make oneself at home, i.e. (by…G1928 · ἐπιδιατάσσομαι — to appoint besides, i.e. supplement (as a codicil)G1929 · ἐπιδίδωμι — to give over (by hand or surrender)

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