G5264
ὑποδέχομαι
to admit under one's roof, i.e. entertain hospitably
Transliteration
hypodéchomaiPronunciation
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to admit under one's roof, i.e. entertain hospitably
ὑποδέχομαι(hypodéchomai)
Strong’s Definition
to admit under one's roof, i.e. entertain hospitably
from G5259 (ὑπό) and G1209 (δέχομαι);
“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.”
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Strong's G5264: A compound verb joining hypo (under) with dechomai (to receive), meaning to welcome under one's roof, receive as a guest. In biblical usage, it emphasizes gracious hospitality, particularly in receiving fellow believers or the Messiah Himself.
U- Unveiling the Word
ὑποδέχομαι (hypodechomai) combines ὑπό (hypo, "under") with δέχομαι (dechomai, "to receive"), creating a rich term for hospitable reception. First appearing in Luke 10:38 describing Martha's welcome of Jesus, it embodies the sacred duty of hospitality in ancient Near Eastern culture. The early church particularly emphasized this word in discussions of Christian fellowship and mutual care. Today, it continues to challenge believers to practice genuine hospitality as a reflection of God's welcome and as a means of building community.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
Combined to mean "to receive under one's roof"
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
See G1209
See G3579
See G5381
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As a verb, ὑποδέχομαι exhibits these features:
The word would morph in English as:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
The major lexicons highlight the rich meaning of ὑποδέχομαι. BDAG emphasizes its use in contexts of gracious hospitality. Thayer's notes its connection to taking someone under one's care and protection. LSJ traces its usage in classical Greek for formal reception of guests. Vine's connects it to Christian fellowship practices. Strong's emphasizes its compound nature suggesting protective welcome. Moulton and Milligan document its use in papyri for both official and personal hospitality.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Luke 10:38: "Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha [ὑποδέχομαι] welcomed Him into her house."
Additional References:
Luke 19:6
Acts 17:7
James 2:25
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
ὑποδέχομαι beautifully captures the essence of Christian hospitality as modeled by Martha's reception of Jesus. The good news is that just as we welcome others, King Jesus welcomes us into His kingdom family. This word reminds us that genuine hospitality is more than mere entertainment—it's a reflection of God's gracious welcome and an opportunity to serve the Messiah by serving others.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G5264: A compound verb joining hypo (under) with dechomai (to receive), meaning to welcome under one's roof, receive as a guest. In biblical usage, it emphasizes gracious hospitality, particularly in receiving fellow believers or the Messiah Himself.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: hospitality, welcome, reception, fellowship, community, service, Martha, Christian living, fellowship, care