Refiner Word Study apodektos (G587)
G587  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἀπόδεκτος
apodektos
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"acceptable, pleasant, 1 Tim. 2:3; 5:4*"

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Definition and meaning

What does apodektos mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G587
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

acceptable, pleasant, 1 Tim. 2:3; 5:4*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀπόδεκτος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with apodektos

These are the most notable occurrences of apodektos (G587) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 2:3

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

1 Timothy 5:4

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about apodektos

What does apodektos mean in Greek?

Strong's G587 (apodektos) is a Greek word that means: acceptable, pleasant, 1 Tim. 2:3; 5:4* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does apodektos appear in the Bible?

The word apodektos (G587) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G587?

Strong's G587 is apodektos, a Greek word defined as: acceptable, pleasant, 1 Tim. 2:3; 5:4*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is apodektos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

apodektos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.