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ἀπόδεκτος G587

G587 is the Greek word ἀπόδεκτος, transliterated apódektos. The King James Version most often renders it acceptable.

Word: ἀπόδεκτοςTransliteration: apódektosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

accepted, i.e. agreeable.

Where it comes from

from G588 (ἀποδέχομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

acceptable 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: acceptable.

Verses using ἀπόδεκτος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Timothy 2:3 · KJV

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

1 Timothy 5:4 · KJV

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G587 mean?

G587 is the Greek word ἀπόδεκτος (apódektos), meaning accepted, i.e. agreeable.

How is G587 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it acceptable (2 times).

How many times does G587 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G587 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G588 (ἀποδέχομαι).

Nearby entries

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