Prosdéchomai — G4327

Definition

verb

to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)

1. as in Greek writings from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, "to receive to oneself, to admit, to give access to oneself'
2. as from Homer down, to expect (A. V. look for, trait for)

Usually translated as

allow, accept, look, for, take

Origin

from G4314 and G1209

• prós (G4314)
• déchomai (G1209)

Occurrences

Prosdéchomai occurs 14 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (5), Acts (2), Romans (1), Philippians (1), Titus (1), Hebrews (2), Jude (1)

• Mark 15:43 — Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for (προσδεχόμενος) the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
• Luke 2:25 — And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for (προσδεχόμενος) the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
• Luke 2:38 — And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for (προσδεχομένοις) redemption in Jerusalem.
• Luke 12:36 — And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for (προσδεχομένοις) their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
• Luke 15:2 — And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth (προσδέχεται) sinners, and eateth with them.
• Luke 23:51 — (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for (προσεδέχετο) the kingdom of God.
• Acts 23:21 — But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for (προσδεχόμενοι) a promise from thee.
• Acts 24:15 — And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow (προσδέχονται), that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
• Romans 16:2 — That ye receive (προσδέξησθε) her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
• Philippians 2:29 — Receive (προσδέχεσθε) him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
• Titus 2:13 — Looking for (προσδεχόμενοι) that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
• Hebrews 10:34 — For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took (προσεδέξασθε) joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
• Hebrews 11:35 — Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting (προσδεξάμενοι) deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
• Jude 1:21 — Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for (προσδεχόμενοι) the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.