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Strong's G587 ἀπόδεκτος (apodektos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H587 — anachnu (“we”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G587
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G587 Quick Answer

Strong's G587 ἀπόδεκτος (apodektos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apodektos (ap-od'-ek-tos) adj. 1. accepted, i.e. agreeable [from G588] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include acceptable. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
apodektos (ap-od'-ek-tos) adj. 1. accepted, i.e. agreeable [from G588]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
acceptable

Meaning and Definition

apodektos (ap-od'-ek-tos) adj. 1. accepted, i.e. agreeable [from G588] KJV: acceptable Root(s): G588

Original Word
ἀπόδεκτος
Transliteration
apodektos
Derivation
Root: ἀποδέχομαι R1: 588
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G587. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G587 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apodektos, 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.

acceptable 1 Timothy 2:3 2×

How Strong's G587 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. 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 New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G587 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 G587 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Timothy 2:3 KJV

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

1 Timothy 5:4 KJV

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G587.

1 Timothy 2:3 New Testament, KJV
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
1 Timothy 5:4 New Testament, KJV
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G587, grouped by book.

1 Timothy 2 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 2:3 1 Timothy 5:4

Strong's G587 FAQ

What does apodektos (ἀπόδεκτος) mean?

Apodektos (Strong's G587) is a Greek word most simply glossed "acceptable". apodektos (ap-od'-ek-tos) adj. 1. accepted, i.e. agreeable [from G588]

How many times is apodektos (ἀπόδεκτος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G587 across 1 book.

Where can I study apodektos (ἀπόδεκτος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G587 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate apodektos (ἀπόδεκτος)?

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