Strong's G588 · Greek
ἀποδέχομαι
apodéchomai
Definition
to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things)
KJV: accept, receive (gladly)
Root / derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G1209 (δέχομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀποδέχομαι across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts5 verses
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 15:4And 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 18:27And 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 24:3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
Acts 28:30And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G588 (apodéchomai) mean?
to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things)
How many times does G588 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G588 (ἀποδέχομαι) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “received.”
How is apodéchomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G588 is rendered as “received” (4×), “accept” (1×), “receive” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἀποδέχομαι come from?
from G575 (ἀπό) and G1209 (δέχομαι);