ὑποδέχομαι

The word ὑποδέχομαι (hupodechomai) is a Greek verb meaning "to receive". Its primary physical action connotation indicates a taking in or admitting of something. This verb's range of usage is limited to four occurrences in the Bible, suggesting it is not a commonly used term in the New Testament. Given its meaning and the contexts in which it appears, this verb can denote a physical or material reception, such as receiving a person or goods. Alternatively, it could convey a sense of acceptance or concession in a broader sense, although the data does not provide clear evidence for abstract or emotional interpretations.