dektos (G1184) — Greek Word Study — MannaFest

Greek · Strong's G1184

δεκτός

dektosdek-tos'

approved

1890 spelling: dektós

δ4
ε5
κ20
τ300
ο70
ς200

Isopsephy 599

Strong's Dictionary · 1890

approved; (figuratively) propitious

Rendered in the KJV as

accepted(-table).

5
occurrencesin the New Testament
4 of 27
New Testament bookswhere the word stands
5
inflected formsdistinct spellings

Across 5 occurrences

The word itself

Inflected forms · 5

δεκτὴν1
δεκτόν.1
δεκτός1
δεκτὸς1
δεκτῷ1

How it is rendered · 2

acceptable4
favor.1

The sense the word carries at each spot: how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.

How it parses · 4

adjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singular2
adjective · accusative (object) · feminine singular1
adjective · accusative (object) · masculine singular1
adjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singular1

Show the grammar codes as tagged

A-NSM · 2
A-ASF · 1
A-ASM · 1
A-DSM · 1

All 5, in canonical order

The ledger of occurrences

Where this word lives

Luke2 of 5 · 40%
Acts1 of 5 · 20%
2 Corinthians1 of 5 · 20%
Philippians1 of 5 · 20%

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Luke2 occurrences

Acts1 occurrence

Acts 10:35δεκτὸςdektosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singularbut welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.here: acceptable

2 Corinthians1 occurrence

2 Corinthians 6:2δεκτῷdektōadjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularFor He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!here: acceptable

Philippians1 occurrence

Philippians 4:18δεκτὴνdektēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularI have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.here: acceptable

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