Ekdoche means “looking for” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.
Same number, other testament: Strong's H1561 — gelel (“dung”) in the Hebrew Bible.
Strong's G1561 ἐκδοχή (ekdoche) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ekdoche (ek-dokh-ay') n. 1. expectation [from G1551] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include looking. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
ekdoche (ek-dokh-ay') n. 1. expectation [from G1551] KJV: looking for Root(s): G1551
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expectation
Usage: ἐκ-δοχή ῆς, ἡ (ἐκδέχομαι); __1. in cl., __(a) a receiving from, succession; __(b) an interpretation. __2. In NT, = προσδοκία, expectation: Heb.10:27 (cf. Field, Notes, 231; Cremer, 688).† (AS)
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1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1561.
But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
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Ekdoche (Strong's G1561) is a Greek word most simply glossed "looking for". ekdoche (ek-dokh-ay') n. 1. expectation [from G1551]
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1561 across 1 book.
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1561 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
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