Strong's Lexicon euprosdektos: Acceptable, well-pleasing Original Word: εὐπρόσδεκτος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and προσδέχομαι (prosdechomai, meaning "to receive" or "to accept") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of acceptability is רָצוֹן (ratson, Strong's H7522), which means "favor" or "acceptance." Usage: The term "euprosdektos" is used in the New Testament to describe something that is pleasing or acceptable, particularly in the context of offerings, actions, or individuals that are favorably received by God. It conveys the idea of being well-received or approved, often in a spiritual or moral sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of acceptability was significant in both religious and social contexts. Offerings to deities were expected to be "acceptable" to ensure favor and blessing. Similarly, in Jewish tradition, offerings and sacrifices had to meet specific criteria to be considered acceptable to God. The New Testament usage of "euprosdektos" reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eu and prosdechomai Definition acceptable NASB Translation acceptable (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2144: εὐπρόσδεκτοςεὐπρόσδεκτος, ἐυπροσδεκτον (εὖ and προσδέχομαι), well-received, accepted, acceptable: Romans 15:16; 2 Corinthians 6:2; 2 Corinthians 8:12; τίνι, Romans 15:31; 1 Peter 2:5. (Plutarch, praecept. rei publ. ger. c. 4, 17, p. 801 c.; ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance acceptable. From eu and a derivative of prosdechomai; well-received, i.e. Approved, favorable -- acceptable(-ted). see GREEK eu see GREEK prosdechomai Forms and Transliterations ευπροσδεκτος ευπρόσδεκτος εὐπρόσδεκτος ευπροσδεκτους ευπροσδέκτους εὐπροσδέκτους euprosdektos euprósdektos euprosdektous euprosdéktousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 15:16 Adj-NFSGRK: τῶν ἐθνῶν εὐπρόσδεκτος ἡγιασμένη ἐν NAS: may become acceptable, sanctified KJV: might be acceptable, being sanctified INT: of the Gentiles acceptable sanctified by [the] Romans 15:31 Adj-NFS 2 Corinthians 6:2 Adj-NMS 2 Corinthians 8:12 Adj-NMS 1 Peter 2:5 Adj-AFP Strong's Greek 2144 |
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