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ἀποδέχομαι G588

G588 is the Greek word ἀποδέχομαι, transliterated apodéchomai. The King James Version most often renders it received.

Word: ἀποδέχομαιTransliteration: apodéchomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things).

Where it comes from

from G575 (ἀπό) and G1209 (δέχομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

received 3×gladly received 1×receive 1×accept 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: accept, receive (gladly).

Verses using ἀποδέχομαι

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 8:40 · KJV

And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

Acts 2:41 · KJV

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Acts 15:4 · KJV

And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

Acts 18:27 · KJV

And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

Acts 24:3 · KJV

We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

Acts 28:30 · KJV

And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,

Common questions

What does Strong's G588 mean?

G588 is the Greek word ἀποδέχομαι (apodéchomai), meaning to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things).

How is G588 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it received (3 times), gladly received (1 time), receive (1 time), accept (1 time).

How many times does G588 appear in the Bible?

ἀποδέχομαι (apodéchomai) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G588 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G1209 (δέχομαι).

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