δεκτόςdektós
acceptable: Luke 4:19 (LXX) Luke 4:24, Acts 10:35, 2 Corinthians 6:2 (LXX), Philippians 4:18 (cf.
Greek (New Testament) · G1184
Meanings
εὐπροσδ-).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Luke 4:19 and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.”
- Luke 4:24 But I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his own hometown.
- Acts 10:35 In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.
- 2 Corinthians 6:2 For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation.
- Philippians 4:18 At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.