ἐκ-δέχομαι [in LXX for עֶרֶב, קָבַץ, etc. ;] 1. to take or receive from (Hom., Hdt., a1.). 2. (Rare in cl.), to expect, await: with accusative of thing(s), Jhn.5:3, Heb.11:10, Jas.5:7; with accusative of person(s), Act.17:16, 1Co.11:33 16:11; before ἕως, Heb.10:13 (Cremer, 687).† (AS)
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G1551 — ἐκδέχομαι
ekdechomai · to wait for · Greek
6 tagged verse occurrences
Acts 17:16 · ἐκδεχομένουWhile Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.1 Corinthians 11:33 · ἐκδέχεσθε·So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.1 Corinthians 16:11 · ἐκδέχομαιNo one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.Hebrews 10:13 · ἐκδεχόμενοςSince that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,Hebrews 11:10 · ἐξεδέχετοFor he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.James 5:7 · ἐκδέχεταιBe patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.