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εὐπρόσδεκτος G2144
G2144 is the Greek word εὐπρόσδεκτος, transliterated euprósdektos. The King James Version most often renders it accepted.
What it means
well-received, i.e. approved, favorable.
Where it comes from
from G2095 (εὖ) and a derivative of G4327 (προσδέχομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: acceptable(-ted).
Verses using εὐπρόσδεκτος
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 15:16 · KJV
That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
Romans 15:31 · KJV
That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;
2 Corinthians 6:2 · KJV
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
2 Corinthians 8:12 · KJV
For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
1 Peter 2:5 · KJV
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2144 mean?
G2144 is the Greek word εὐπρόσδεκτος (euprósdektos), meaning well-received, i.e. approved, favorable.
How is G2144 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it accepted (3 times), acceptable (2 times).
How many times does G2144 appear in the Bible?
εὐπρόσδεκτος (euprósdektos) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2144 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2095 (εὖ) and a derivative of G4327 (προσδέχομαι).
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