ὑποδέχομαι
hupodechomai (G5264)
to receive
AI Word Study
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.
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As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.
whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus!”
In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, in that she received the messengers and sent them out another way?