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Strong's G1184 δεκτός (dektos)

Dektos means “approved” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1184 — baaleyyehudah (“Baale of Judah”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1184
Language Greek
Linked Usages 39
Books 13

Strong's G1184 Quick Answer

Strong's G1184 δεκτός (dektos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dektos (dek-tos') adj. 1. approved 2. (figuratively) propitious It has 39 linked Bible usages across 13 books. Visible English usage signals include accepted. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
dektos (dek-tos') adj. 1. approved 2. (figuratively) propitious
Usage
39 linked usages
Books
13 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
accepted

Meaning and Definition

dektos (dek-tos') adj. 1. approved 2. (figuratively) propitious [from G1209] KJV: accepted(-table) Root(s): G1209

Original Word
δεκτός
Transliteration
dektos
Derivation
Root: δέχομαι R1: 1209
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1184. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

acceptable

Usage: δεκτός, -ή, -όν verbal adj. of δέχομαι, [in LXX chiefly for רָצוֹן: Pro.11:1, al. ;] acceptable: Luk.4:19 (LXX) 24, Act.10:35, 2Co.6:2" (LXX), Php.4:18 (cf. εὐπροσδ-).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1184 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dektos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

accepted Luke 4:24

How Strong's G1184 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 31 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1184 (δεκτός) appears 34 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1184 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1184 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 4:19 KJV

To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

Luke 4:24 KJV

And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

Acts 10:35 KJV

But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

Strong's G1184 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

31 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 28:38 Septuagint / Brenton

And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.

Leviticus 1:3 Septuagint / Brenton

If his gift be a whole burnt offering, he shall bring an unblemished male of the herd to the door of the tabernacle of witness, he shall bring it as acceptable before the Lord.

Leviticus 1:4 Septuagint / Brenton

And he shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering as a thing acceptable for him, to make atonement for him.

Strong's G1184 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 2:5 Septuagint / Brenton

For gold is tried in the fire, And acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.

Wisdom of Sirach 3:17 Septuagint / Brenton

My son, go on with thy business in meekness; So shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.

Wisdom of Sirach 35:6 Septuagint / Brenton

As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, So is the melody of music with pleasant wine.

Usage Excerpts

First 39 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1184.

Exodus 28:38 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.
Leviticus 1:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
If his gift be a whole burnt offering, he shall bring an unblemished male of the herd to the door of the tabernacle of witness, he shall bring it as acceptable before the Lord.
Leviticus 1:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering as a thing acceptable for him, to make atonement for him.
Leviticus 17:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and shall not bring it to the door of the tabernacle of witness, so as to sacrifice it for a whole burnt offering or peace offering to the Lord to be acceptable for a sweet-smelling savor: and whosoever shall slay it without, and shall not bring it to the door of the tabernacle of witness, so as to offer it as a gift to the Lord before the tabernacle of the Lord; blood shall be imputed to that man, he has shed blood; that soul shall be cut off from his people.
Leviticus 19:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if ye will sacrifice a peace offering to the Lord, ye shall offer it acceptable from yourselves.
Leviticus 22:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
your free will offerings shall be males without blemish of the herds, or of the sheep, or of the goats.
Leviticus 22:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
They shall not bring to the Lord anything that has a blemish in it, for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Leviticus 22:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And whatsoever man shall offer a peace offering to the Lord, discharging a vow, or in the way of freewill offering, or an offering in your feasts, of the herds or of the sheep, it shall be without blemish for acceptance: there shall be no blemish in it.
Leviticus 22:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if thou shouldest offer a sacrifice, a vow of rejoicing to the Lord, ye shall offer it so as to be accepted for you.
Leviticus 23:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and he shall lift up the sheaf before the Lord, to be accepted for you. On the morrow of the first day the priest shall lift it up.
Deuteronomy 33:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And of the fullness of the land in season: And let the things pleasing to him that dwelt in the bush Come on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of him who was glorified above his brethren.
Deuteronomy 33:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And to Naphtali he said, Naphtali has the fullness of good things; And let him be filled with blessing from the Lord: He shall inherit the west and the south.
Deuteronomy 33:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And to Asher he said, Asher is blessed with children; And he shall be acceptable to his brethren: He shall dip his foot in oil.
Job 33:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he shall pray to the Lord, and his prayer shall be accepted of him; He shall enter with a cheerful countenance, with a full expression of praise: For he will render to men their due.
Proverbs 10:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the desire of the righteous is acceptable.
Proverbs 11:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
False balances are an abomination before the Lord: But a just weight is acceptable unto him.
Proverbs 12:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
Proverbs 14:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The houses of transgressors will need purification; But the houses of the just are acceptable.
Proverbs 14:35 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; And by his good behavior he removes disgrace.
Proverbs 15:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; But the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.
Proverbs 15:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. And through them even enemies become friends.
Proverbs 16:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The beginning of a good way is to do justly; And it is more acceptable with God than to offer sacrifices.
Proverbs 16:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; And he loves right words.
Proverbs 22:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all blameless persons are acceptable with him: A king rules with his lips.
Isaiah 49:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I succored thee: and I have formed thee, and given thee for a covenant of the nations, to establish the earth, and to cause to inherit the desert heritages:
Isaiah 56:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I will bring them to my holy mountain, and gladden them in my house of prayer: their whole burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be acceptable upon mine altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations,
Isaiah 58:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I have not chosen this fast, nor such a day for a man to afflict his soul; neither though thou shouldest bend down thy neck as a ring, and spread under thee sackcloth and ashes, neither thus shall ye call a fast acceptable.
Isaiah 60:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered, and the rams of Nebaioth shall come; and acceptable sacrifices shall be offered on my altar, and my house of prayer shall be glorified.
Isaiah 61:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
to declare the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of recompense; to comfort all that mourn;
Jeremiah 6:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore do ye bring me frankincense from Sheba, and cinnamon from a land afar off? your whole burnt offerings are not acceptable, and your sacrifices have not been pleasant to me.
Malachi 2:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And these things which I hated, ye did: ye covered with tears the altar of the Lord, and with weeping and groaning because of troubles: is it meet for me to have respect to your sacrifice, or to receive anything from your hands as welcome?
Luke 4:19 New Testament, KJV
To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
Luke 4:24 New Testament, KJV
And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
Acts 10:35 New Testament, KJV
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
2 Corinthians 6:2 New Testament, KJV
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
Philippians 4:18 New Testament, KJV
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Wisdom of Sirach 2:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For gold is tried in the fire, And acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.
Wisdom of Sirach 3:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
My son, go on with thy business in meekness; So shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.
Wisdom of Sirach 35:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, So is the melody of music with pleasant wine.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1184, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Leviticus 9 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 10 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Malachi 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1184 FAQ

What does dektos (δεκτός) mean?

Dektos (Strong's G1184) is a Greek word most simply glossed "approved". dektos (dek-tos') adj. 1. approved 2. (figuratively) propitious

How many times is dektos (δεκτός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 39 linked usages for Strong's G1184 across 13 books.

Where can I study dektos (δεκτός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1184 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate dektos (δεκτός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as accepted. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1184 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 31 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1184, with linked reader references where each row is available.