ἐπιδέχομαι

G1926 G:V

to welcome

ἐπι-δέχομαι [in LXX: Jdth.13:13 B2, 1Ma.10:1 1Mac 14:23 , Sir.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; see ICC , on 3Jo, l.with): III Jn 9 . __3. (a) to receive besides (Menand.); __(b) to receive hospitably (1Mac, Sir, ll with): III Jn 10 † (AS)