δέξηται

Strong’s Definition

to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

Etymology & Derivation

middle voice of a primary verb

KJV Usage

accept, receive, take

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

• 1.used of a place receiving one
• 2.to take with the hand
• 3.to take hold of, take up
• 4.to learn
• 5.to receive or grant access to, a visitor, not to refuse intercourse or friendship
• 6.to take up, receive
• 7.of the thing offered in speaking, teaching, instructing
• 8.to receive, get
• 9.to receive, i.e., to take upon one's self, sustain, bear, endure

Scholarly Notes

compare G2983.

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