Dechomai

The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 1209

Original Word	Word Origin
devcomai	middle voice of a primary verb
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Dechomai	2:50,146
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
dekh'-om-ahee	Verb

Definition

to take with the hand
1. to take hold of, take up
to take up, receive
1. used of a place receiving one
2. to receive or grant access to, a visitor, not to refuse intercourse or friendship
  1. to receive hospitality
  2. to receive into one's family to bring up or educate
3. of the thing offered in speaking, teaching, instructing
  1. to receive favourably, give ear to, embrace, make one's own, approve, not to reject
4. to receive. i.e. to take upon one's self, sustain, bear, endure
to receive, get
1. to learn

King James Word Usage - Total: 59

receive 52, take 4, accept 2, take up 1

KJV Verse Count
Matthew	5
Mark	3
Luke	14
John	1
Acts	9
1 Corinthians	1
2 Corinthians	6
Galatians	1
Ephesians	1
Philippians	1
Colossians	1
1 Thessalonians	2
2 Thessalonians	1
Hebrews	1
James	1

Total	48

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Dechomai". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .

< Deuteros Deo >