Strong's Greek · G4327
προσδέχομαι
prosdéchomai
accept, allow, look (wait) for, take
Definition
to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)
Derivation
Appears 14 times in Scripture
“Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.”
“Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.”
“who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea and was waiting for the kingdom of God.”
“Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.””
“Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.”
“Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.”
“as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
“and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.”
“Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,”
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.”
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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).