◄ 2144. euprosdektos ►
Strong's Lexicon euprosdektos: Acceptable, well-pleasing Original Word: εὐπρόσδεκτος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: euprosdektos Pronunciation: yoo-pros'-dek-tos Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-pros'-dek-tos) Definition: well-received, acceptable, welcome, pleasing. Meaning: The term εὐπρόσδεκτος means "well-accepted," "acceptable," or "pleasing." It conveys the idea of something that is favorably received or welcomed. Word Origin: Derived from εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and πρόσδεκτος (prosdektos, meaning "acceptable" or "welcome"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐπρόσδεκτος, the concept of acceptability and being pleasing to God can be related to Hebrew terms such as רָצוֹן (ratson, Strong's H7522), which means "favor" or "acceptance," and נָחַת (nachat, Strong's H5183), meaning "delight" or "pleasure." These terms similarly convey the idea of being well-received or pleasing in the sight of God. Usage: The word εὐπρόσδεκτος is used in the New Testament to describe offerings, actions, or individuals that are pleasing and acceptable to God. It emphasizes the quality of being favorably received by God or others. Context: • Contextual Significance: In the New Testament, εὐπρόσδεκτος is used to describe offerings and actions that align with God's will and are thus pleasing to Him. This term underscores the importance of sincerity and righteousness in worship and service to God. • Scriptural References: • Romans 15:16 (BSB): "to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit." • Here, εὐπρόσδεκτος is used to describe the offering of the Gentiles, indicating that their faith and service, when sanctified by the Holy Spirit, are pleasing to God. • 2 Corinthians 6:2 (BSB): "For 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!" • Although εὐπρόσδεκτος is not directly quoted here, the context of acceptance and favor is relevant to understanding the term's application in the broader narrative of God's grace and salvation. • 1 Peter 2:5 (BSB): "you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." • This passage uses εὐπρόσδεκτος to describe spiritual sacrifices that are pleasing to God, emphasizing the role of believers as a holy priesthood. • Theological Implications: The use of εὐπρόσδεκτος in the New Testament highlights the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in making believers' offerings and lives acceptable to God. It reflects the New Covenant's emphasis on inner transformation and genuine faith as the basis for what is pleasing to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from eu and prosdechomai Definition acceptable NASB Translation acceptable (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2144: εὐπρόσδεκτος εὐπρόσδεκτος, ἐυπροσδεκτον (εὖ and προσδέχομαι), well-received, accepted, acceptable: Romans 15:16; 2 Corinthians 6:2; 2 Corinthians 8:12; τίνι, Romans 15:31; 1 Peter 2:5. (Plutarch, praecept. rei publ. ger. c. 4, 17, p. 801 c.; ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance acceptable. From eu and a derivative of prosdechomai; well-received, i.e. Approved, favorable -- acceptable(-ted). see GREEK eu see GREEK prosdechomai Forms and Transliterations ευπροσδεκτος ευπρόσδεκτος εὐπρόσδεκτος ευπροσδεκτους ευπροσδέκτους εὐπροσδέκτους euprosdektos euprósdektos euprosdektous euprosdéktous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 15:16 Adj-NFS GRK: τῶν ἐθνῶν εὐπρόσδεκτος ἡγιασμένη ἐν NAS: may become acceptable, sanctified KJV: might be acceptable, being sanctified INT: of the Gentiles acceptable sanctified by [the] Romans 15:31 Adj-NFS GRK: εἰς Ἰερουσαλὴμ εὐπρόσδεκτος τοῖς ἁγίοις NAS: may prove acceptable to the saints; KJV: may be accepted of the saints; INT: for Jerusalem acceptable to the saints 2 Corinthians 6:2 Adj-NMS GRK: νῦν καιρὸς εὐπρόσδεκτος ἰδοὺ νῦν NAS: now is THE ACCEPTABLE TIME, KJV: now [is] the accepted time; INT: now [the] time well-accepted behold now 2 Corinthians 8:12 Adj-NMS GRK: ἐὰν ἔχῃ εὐπρόσδεκτος οὐ καθὸ NAS: is present, it is acceptable according KJV: a willing mind, [it is] accepted according to INT: if might have [he is] acceptable not as 1 Peter 2:5 Adj-AFP GRK: πνευματικὰς θυσίας εὐπροσδέκτους τῷ θεῷ NAS: sacrifices acceptable to God KJV: sacrifices, acceptable to God INT: spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God Strong's Greek 2144 5 Occurrences εὐπρόσδεκτος — 4 Occ. εὐπροσδέκτους — 1 Occ.