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εὐπρόσδεκτος

euprósdektos

G2144 predicate adjective

SILEX Entry

Definition

Favorably received, pleasingly accepted; describes that which is welcomed, well-approved, or found agreeable by an evaluator. In context, often indicates something (such as an offering, action, or person) that meets with positive acceptance or gracious approval, typically by a deity or an authority. Secondary senses include 'acceptable, worthy, pleasing' specifically in relation to standards or expectations.

Semantic Range

well-received, favorably accepted, welcomed, well-approved, pleasing, agreeable, acceptable, worthy, favorably regarded

Root / Etymology

From the adverb εὖ ('well') and προσδέχομαι ('to receive, accept, welcome'), itself composed of πρός ('toward') + δέχομαι ('to receive'). Thus, εὐπρόσδεκτος literally means 'well-welcomed' or 'favorably accepted'.

Historical & Contextual Notes

The term εὐπρόσδεκτος occurs in later Classical and Hellenistic Greek, with primary usage in Koine Greek texts such as the New Testament (e.g., Romans 15:16, 2 Corinthians 6:2) to convey the idea of something or someone being pleasingly acceptable or welcomed, often by the divine. In the Septuagint, it conveys acceptability before God, usually in the context of offerings or worshipers. In some philosophical and non-religious contexts, it could denote being eagerly received or welcomed by people. The standard English translations ("acceptable," "well-pleasing") sometimes understate the element of enthusiastic or gracious reception inherent in the term. In contrast, a closely related term such as δεκτός emphasizes simple 'acceptance' or 'being received,' whereas εὐπρόσδεκτος adds a nuance of positivity and favor.

Translation Consistency

primary "welcome" 0 occurrences

εὐπρόσδεκτος typically describes something that is favorably received or well-approved—i.e., welcomed. "Welcome" is natural English, functions as both adjective and verb, and captures the primary sense (well‑received/pleasing/acceptable) better than more formal alternatives like "accept" or "acceptable." This keeps usage consistent and idiomatic.

Alternatives (5 occurrences):
"favorably accepted" (4x) "acceptable" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from εὖ and a derivative of προσδέχομαι; well-received, i.e. approved, favorable:--acceptable(-ted).

Root Family

εὐπρόσδεκτος (euprósdektos) — well-received, favorably accepted, welcomed, well-approved

Root δεκτ- to receive, to accept, to welcome

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G2144-01 εὐπρόσδεκτος euprosdektos ADJ.P NOM F SG acceptable favorably accepted favorably accepted 4
G2144-02 εὐπροσδέκτους euprosdektous ADJ.A ACC F PL acceptable favorably accepted ones acceptable 1

Occurrences in Scripture

5 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G2144-01 Romans 15:16 εὐπρόσδεκτος euprosdektos ADJ.P NOM F SG acceptable favorably accepted favorably accepted
G2144-01 Romans 15:31 εὐπρόσδεκτος euprosdektos ADJ.P NOM F SG acceptable favorably accepted favorably accepted
G2144-01 2 Corinthians 6:2 εὐπρόσδεκτος euprosdektos ADJ.A NOM M SG acceptable favorably accepted favorably accepted
G2144-01 2 Corinthians 8:12 εὐπρόσδεκτος euprosdektos ADJ.S NOM F SG acceptable favorably accepted favorably accepted
G2144-02 1 Peter 2:5 εὐπροσδέκτους euprosdektous ADJ.A ACC F PL acceptable favorably accepted ones acceptable
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