Strong's G1551 · Greek
ἐκδέχομαι
ekdéchomai
Number
G1551
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐκδέχομαι
Transliteration
ekdéchomai
KJV occurrences
8 verses
Definition
to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await
KJV: expect, look (tarry) for, wait (for)
Root / derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1209 (δέχομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐκδέχομαι across 8 verses.
for4×
expecting1×
tarry1×
waited1×
waiteth1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians2 verses
Hebrews2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1551 (ekdéchomai) mean?
to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await
How many times does G1551 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1551 (ἐκδέχομαι) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “for.”
How is ekdéchomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1551 is rendered as “for” (4×), “expecting” (1×), “tarry” (1×), “waited” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐκδέχομαι come from?
from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1209 (δέχομαι);