ἘΠΙΔΈΧΟΜΑΙ: ** ἐπι-δέχομαι [ [in LXX: Jth 13:13 B2, I Mac 10:1 14:23, Si 51:26, al. ;] ] 1. . in cl., of things, to allow of, admit of (Dem., Arist., al.). In late writers, 2. . to accept besides (Polyb.), to accept; (in π. of the terms of a lease; v. ICC, on III Jo, l.c.): III Jo 9.
3. . (a) to receive besides (Menand.); (b) . to receive hospitably (I Mac, Si, ll c.): III Jo 10†