ἐπι-δέχομαι [in LXX: Jdth.13:13 B2, 1Ma.10:1 1Mac 14:23, Sir.51:26, al;] 1) in cl, of things, to allow of, admit of (Dem, Arist, al.). In late writers, 2) to accept besides (Polyb.),
to accept (in π. of the terms of a lease; see
ICC, on 3Jo, l.with): III Jn 9. 3) (a) to receive besides (Menand.); (b)
to receive hospitably (1Mac, Sir, ll with): III Jn 10 (
AS)