ἐπιδέχομαι

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†

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