Strong's Lexicon

G1561

G1561 — ἐκδοχή

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekekdochenounOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G1561
Word:ἐκδοχή
Part of Speech:noun
Etymology:from G1551
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:ekdoche
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:ek-dokh-ay'
Meaning:1. expectation
KJV Renderings:looking for

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἐκδοχή, ἐκδοχης, (ἐκδέχομαι), the act or manner of receiving from; hence, in secular authors.

1. reception.

2. succession.

3. (a taking in a certain sense, i. e.) interpretation.

4. once in the sacred writings, expectation, awaiting (cf. ἐκδέχομαι, 2): Heb 10:27.

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

ἐκδοχή (looking for)

Hebrews 10:27

KJV: But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation which shall devour the adversaries
GK: φοβερά δε τις εκδοχή κρίσεως και πυρός ζήλος εσθίειν μέλλοντος τους υπεναντίους
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