welcome (persons)

, , : , ; metaph., c. acc. rei, (MM, s.v.; Cremer, 688).† to accept gladly welcome receive Lk 8:40 9:11 Ac 18:27 21:17 28:30 Ac 2:41 24:3

I receive, welcome, entertain (with hospitality), embrace.

to receive

to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things)

accept, receive (gladly)

ἀπο-δέχομαι [in LXX: Tob.7:17, Jdth.13:13; Jdt.13.1, 4Mac.10:1-21 * ;] to accept gladly, welcome, receive: Luk.8:40 9:11, Act.18:27 21:17 28:30; metaphorically, with accusative of thing(s), Act.2:41 24:3 (MM, see word; Cremer, 688).† (AS)