δέχομαι
| Strong's # | G1209 |
|---|---|
| Greek Spelling | δέχομαι |
| Pronunciation | DEH-kaw-my |
| Transliteration | Dechomai |
| Definition | receive, welcome, approve |
Notable Occurences
Matt 10.40 Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.
Insights
In certain contexts, dechomai can mean to receive an item, like a gift or prize, but in the New Testament, it usually means to welcome a person. Since Jesus and God the Father are one, any person who receives (or welcomes) Jesus receives God the Father also.
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