ἀποδοχή
apodochḗ
G594 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A receiving with approval or a favorable reception; in context, denotes the act or state of being welcomed, well-accepted, or regarded favorably. May imply an official or public acceptance, especially of a person, action, or statement.
Semantic Range
formal acceptance, approval, favorable reception, public recognition, being welcomed or accepted
Root / Etymology
From the verb ἀποδέχομαι (apodechomai), 'to receive warmly, accept, approve.' Formed from ἀπο- (apo-, 'from/off') and δέχομαι (dechomai, 'to receive'). Hence, ἀποδοχή is the noun form describing the act or state of such reception or approval.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term ἀποδοχή is rare and occurs in the New Testament only in 1 Timothy 1:15 and 4:9, both in the phrase 'worthy of all acceptance' (πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος), describing a statement or saying as highly reliable or worthy of universal reception. In contemporary Hellenistic Greek, related forms of δέχομαι were used for receiving, accepting, or welcoming people and actions. The nuance in ἀποδοχή especially emphasizes formal or public acceptance—as of a doctrine, statement, or testimonial—not merely internal agreement. The traditional English rendering 'acceptance' or 'acceptation' captures the general sense but may underrepresent the notion of public or communal affirmation embedded in Koine usage. The noun is not attested in the Septuagint and is exceedingly uncommon in broader Greek literature, suggesting it may have emerged or gained specialized nuance in early Christian discourse.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἀποδέχομαι; acceptance:--acceptation.
Root Family
ἀποδοχή (apodochē) — receiving, acceptance, welcome, approval
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G594-01 |
ἀποδοχῆς | apodoches | N GEN F SG |
acceptance | of favorable reception | acceptance | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G594-01 |
1 Timothy 1:15 | ἀποδοχῆς | apodoches | N GEN F SG |
acceptation | of favorable reception | of favorable reception |
G594-01 |
1 Timothy 4:9 | ἀποδοχῆς | apodoches | N GEN F SG |
acceptance | of favorable reception | acceptance |