Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1551

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.

John1 verse
Acts1 verse
1 Corinthians2 verses
Hebrews2 verses
James1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

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);