Strong's Lexicon hupodechomai: To receive, to welcome, to entertain Original Word: ὑποδέχομαι Word Origin: From the preposition ὑπό (hupo, meaning "under") and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai, meaning "to receive" or "to accept"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hupodechomai," the concept of hospitality and welcoming is reflected in Hebrew terms such as "קָבַל" (qabal, Strong's H6901) meaning "to receive" or "to accept." Usage: The verb "hupodechomai" conveys the act of receiving or welcoming someone, often with hospitality and care. It implies a readiness to accept and provide for guests or visitors, reflecting a spirit of generosity and kindness. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the welcoming of individuals into one's home or community, often with an emphasis on hospitality. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman cultures, hospitality was a highly valued virtue. Welcoming strangers and providing for their needs was not only a social expectation but also a moral duty. This practice was deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of the time, where offering hospitality was seen as a reflection of one's character and piety. The early Christian communities continued this tradition, emphasizing the importance of hospitality as a demonstration of love and fellowship. HELPS Word-studies 5264 hypodé NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupo and dechomai Definition to receive under one's roof, to receive as a guest NASB Translation received (2), welcomed (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5264: ὑποδέχομαιὑποδέχομαι (see ὑπό, III. 1): 1 aorist ὑπεδεξαμην; perfect ὑποδεδεγμαι; from Homer down; to receive as a guest: τινα, Luke 19:6; Acts 17:7; James 2:25; εἰς τόν οἶκον, Luke 10:38. (Cf. δέχομαι, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance receive. From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably -- receive. see GREEK hupo see GREEK dechomai Forms and Transliterations υπεδεξατο υπεδέξατο ὑπεδέξατο υποδεδεκται υποδέδεκται ὑποδέδεκται υποδεξαμενη υποδεξαμένη ὑποδεξαμένη υποδέξομαι hypedexato hypedéxato hypodedektai hypodédektai hypodexamene hypodexamenē hypodexaméne hypodexaménē upedexato upodedektai upodexamene upodexamenēLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 10:38 V-AIM-3SGRK: ὀνόματι Μάρθα ὑπεδέξατο αὐτὸν εἰς NAS: Martha welcomed Him into her home. KJV: named Martha received him into INT: by name Martha received him into Luke 19:6 V-AIM-3S Acts 17:7 V-RIM/P-3S James 2:25 V-APM-NFS Strong's Greek 5264 |
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