εἰσδέχομαι
eisdechomai
to receive
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word εἰσδέχομαι (eisdechomai) is a verb that means "to receive." Its semantic domain is categorized as Physical Action, indicating that it involves a tangible or concrete action. This verb is used only once in the Bible, suggesting that it may be a less common or specialized term. Given its definition and limited usage, it is likely that εἰσδέχομαι is used in a specific context where receiving something is a crucial aspect of the situation. Without more information, it is difficult to determine the exact nature of what is being received or the circumstances in which it is received. However, its meaning is straightforward and indicates a physical or tangible act of receiving.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text