Forms of the word

Dictionary
δεκτός, ή, όν
Greek transliteration
dektos
Simplified transliteration
dektos

Numbers

Strong's number
1184
GK Number
1283

Statistics

Frequency in New Testament
5
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
a-1a(2a)
Gloss
acceptable, favorable
Definition
accepted, acceptable, agreeable, approved, Lk. 4:24; Acts 10:35; Phil. 4:18; by impl. when used of a certain time, marked by divine acceptance, propitious, Lk. 4:19; 2 Cor. 6:2*

Greek-English Concordance for δεκτός

Luke 4:19 to proclaim the year acceptable (dekton | δεκτόν | acc sg masc) to the Lord.”
Luke 4:24 And he said, “I tell you the truth, no prophet is acceptable (dektos | δεκτός | nom sg masc) in his hometown.
Acts 10:35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable (dektos | δεκτός | nom sg masc) to him
2 Corinthians 6:2 For he says, “In the time of my favor (dektō | δεκτῷ | dat sg masc) I heard you, in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation!
Philippians 4:18 I have received all I need and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gift you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable (dektēn | δεκτήν | acc sg fem) and pleasing to God.

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