δέχομαι
dechomai
to receive
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai) means "to receive". It is a fundamental concept in the Greek language, used in various contexts to convey the idea of acceptance or reception. This verb is used 57 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in communication. The range of usage for δέχομαι extends to different scenarios, from physically receiving something (e.g., food or gifts) to acknowledging or accepting an idea, message, or a person's words. It can also imply a sense of hospitality, as seen in the context of welcoming guests. The versatility of this verb allows it to be applied in both formal and informal settings, highlighting its importance in various aspects of ancient Greek society. The frequency and versatility of δέχομαι in the Bible underscore its significance in conveying the idea of reception and acceptance. This concept is not limited to physical objects but also extends to ideas, emotions, and relationships. By analyzing this verb, we can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and social context in which it was used, ultimately enriching our comprehension of the biblical narrative.
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Occurrences in Scripture
57 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
Whoever doesn’t receive you, nor hear your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet.
Matthew 10:40He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
Matthew 10:40He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
Matthew 10:40He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
Matthew 10:40He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
Matthew 10:41He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.
Matthew 10:41He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.
Matthew 11:14If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come.
Matthew 18:5Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me,
Matthew 18:5Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me,
Mark 6:11Whoever will not receive you nor hear you, as you depart from there, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony against them. Assuredly, I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!”
Mark 9:37“Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn’t receive me, but him who sent me.”
Mark 9:37“Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn’t receive me, but him who sent me.”
Mark 9:37“Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn’t receive me, but him who sent me.”
Mark 9:37“Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn’t receive me, but him who sent me.”
Mark 10:15Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”
Luke 2:28then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Luke 8:13Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.
Luke 9:5As many as don’t receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.”
Luke 9:48and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”
Luke 9:48and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”
Luke 9:48and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”
Luke 9:48and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”
Luke 9:53They didn’t receive him, because he was traveling with his face set toward Jerusalem.
Luke 10:8Into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat the things that are set before you.
Luke 10:10But into whatever city you enter, and they don’t receive you, go out into its streets and say,
Luke 16:4I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.’
Luke 16:6He said, ‘A hundred batos of oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’
Luke 16:7Then he said to another, ‘How much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred cors of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’
Luke 16:9I tell you, make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may receive you into the eternal tents.
Luke 18:17Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn’t receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”
Luke 22:17He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this, and share it among yourselves,
John 4:45So when he came into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things that he did in Jerusalem at the feast, for they also went to the feast.
Acts 3:21whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God spoke long ago by the mouth of his holy prophets.
Acts 7:38This is he who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel that spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, who received living revelations to give to us,
Acts 7:59They stoned Stephen as he called out, saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”
Acts 8:14Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,
Acts 11:1Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
Acts 17:11Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
Acts 22:5As also the high priest and all the council of the elders testify, from whom also I received letters to the brothers, and traveled to Damascus to bring them also who were there to Jerusalem in bonds to be punished.
Acts 28:21They said to him, “We neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor did any of the brothers come here and report or speak any evil of you.
1 Corinthians 2:14Now the natural man doesn’t receive the things of God’s Spirit, for they are foolishness to him, and he can’t know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
2 Corinthians 6:1Working together, we entreat also that you do not receive the grace of God in vain,
2 Corinthians 7:15His affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembers all of your obedience, how with fear and trembling you received him.
2 Corinthians 8:4begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
2 Corinthians 8:17For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
2 Corinthians 11:4For if he who comes preaches another Jesus, whom we didn’t preach, or if you receive a different spirit, which you didn’t receive, or a different “good news”, which you didn’t accept, you put up with that well enough.
2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little.
Galatians 4:14That which was a temptation to you in my flesh, you didn’t despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 6:17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;