Strong's G1926 · Greek
ἐπιδέχομαι
epidechomai · /ep-ee-dekh'-om-ahee/
Definition
from 1909 and 1209; to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher):--receive.
KJV: receive
Root / derivation: from 1909 and 1209
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιδέχομαι across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
3 John2 verses
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
3 John 1:10Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1926 (epidechomai) mean?
from 1909 and 1209; to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher):--receive.
How many times does G1926 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1926 (ἐπιδέχομαι) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “doth.”
How is epidechomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1926 is rendered as “doth” (1×), “receive” (1×), “receiveth” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐπιδέχομαι come from?
from 1909 and 1209