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Lexicon :: Strong's G4327 - prosdechomai

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προσδέχομαι
Transliteration
prosdechomai (Key)
Pronunciation
pros-dekh'-om-ahee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:57,146

Strong’s Definitions

προσδέχομαι prosdéchomai, pros-dekh'-om-ahee; from G4314 and G1209; to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience):—accept, allow, look (wait) for, take.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x

The KJV translates Strong's G4327 in the following manner: look for (4x), wait for (3x), receive (3x), waited for (with G2258) (1x), allow (1x), take (1x), accept (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x
The KJV translates Strong's G4327 in the following manner: look for (4x), wait for (3x), receive (3x), waited for (with G2258) (1x), allow (1x), take (1x), accept (1x).

  1. to receive to one's self, to admit, to give access to one's self

    1. to admit one, receive one into intercourse and companionship

    2. to receive one (coming from some place)

    3. to accept (not to reject) a thing offered

  2. to expect: the fulfilment of promises

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
προσδέχομαι prosdéchomai, pros-dekh'-om-ahee; from G4314 and G1209; to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience):—accept, allow, look (wait) for, take.
STRONGS G4327:
προσδέχομαι; deponent middle; imperfect προσεδεχόμην; 1 aorist προσεδεξαμην;
1. as in Greek writings from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, "to receive to oneself, to admit, to give access to oneself': τινα, to admit one, receive into intercourse and companionship, τούς ἁμαρτωλούς, Luke 15:2; to receive one (coming from some place), Romans 16:2; Philippians 2:29 ( 1 Chronicles 12:18); τί, to accept (not to reject) a thing offered: οὐ προσδεξάμενοι, to reject, Hebrews 11:35; προσδέχονται ἐλπίδα, to admit (accept) hope, i. e. not to repudiate but to entertain, embrace, its substance, Acts 24:15 (others refer this to the next head ( R. V. text look for)); not to shun, to bear, an impending evil ( A. V. took the spoiling etc.), Hebrews 10:34.
2. as from Homer down, to expect ( A. V. look for, trait for): τινα, Luke 12:36; τί, Mark 15:43; Luke 2:25, 38; Luke 23:51; ( Acts 23:21); Titus 2:13; Jude 1:21; τάς ἐπαγγελίας, the fulfilment of the promises, Hebrews 11:13 Lachmann (Cf. δέχομαι, at the endl
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Chronicles
12:18
Mark
15:43
Luke
2:25; 2:38; 12:36; 15:2; 23:51
Acts
23:21; 24:15
Romans
16:2
Philippians
2:29
Titus
2:13
Hebrews
10:34; 11:13; 11:35
Jude
1:21

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4327 matches the Greek προσδέχομαι (prosdechomai),
which occurs 33 times in 31 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 22:11 - The neighbor must then take an oath in the presence of the LORD. If the LORD confirms that the neighbor did not steal the property, the owner must accept the verdict, and no payment will be required.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:3 - Moses gave them the materials donated by the people of Israel as sacred offerings for the completion of the sanctuary. But the people continued to bring additional gifts each morning.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:43 - For the land must be abandoned to enjoy its years of Sabbath rest as it lies deserted. At last the people will pay for their sins, for they have continually rejected my regulations and despised my decrees.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRth 1:13 - Would you wait for them to grow up and refuse to marry someone else? No, of course not, my daughters! Things are far more bitter for me than for you, because the LORD himself has raised his fist against me.”

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and success to all who help you,
for your God is the one who helps you.” So David let them join him, and he made them officers over his troops.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 36:21 - So the message of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah was fulfilled. The land finally enjoyed its Sabbath rest, lying desolate until the seventy years were fulfilled, just as the prophet had said.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEst 9:23 - So the Jews accepted Mordecai’s proposal and adopted this annual custom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Est 9:27

Unchecked Copy BoxEst 9:27 - the Jews throughout the realm agreed to inaugurate this tradition and to pass it on to their descendants and to all who became Jews. They declared they would never fail to celebrate these two prescribed days at the appointed time each year.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:9 - His wife said to him, “Are you still trying to maintain your integrity? Curse God and die.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:23 - They longed for me to speak as people long for rain.
They drank my words like a refreshing spring rain.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:20 - They lose their appetite
for even the most delicious food.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:9 - The LORD has heard my plea;
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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:8 - How quickly I would escape—
far from this wild storm of hatred.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:11 - They provide water for all the animals,
and the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:15 - For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
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one line at a time,
one line at a time,
a little here,
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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:1 - “Look at my servant, whom I strengthen.
He is my chosen one, who pleases me.
I have put my Spirit upon him.
He will bring justice to the nations.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:4 - “And why have I called you for this work?
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It is for the sake of Jacob my servant,
Israel my chosen one.

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The mountains and hills will burst into song,
and the trees of the field will clap their hands!

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 20:41 - When I bring you home from exile, you will be like a pleasing sacrifice to me. And I will display my holiness through you as all the nations watch.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 32:10 - Yes, I will shock many lands, and their kings will be terrified at your fate. They will shudder in fear for their lives as I brandish my sword before them on the day of your fall.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:27 - On the eighth day, and on each day afterward, the priests will sacrifice on the altar the burnt offerings and peace offerings of the people. Then I will accept you. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!”

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I will hold my people accountable for their sins,
and I will punish them.
They will return to Egypt.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 5:22

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 5:22 - I will not accept your burnt offerings and grain offerings.
I won’t even notice all your choice peace offerings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 6:7 - Should we offer him thousands of rams
and ten thousand rivers of olive oil?
Should we sacrifice our firstborn children
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Unchecked Copy Box Mal 1:8

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