ΔΕΞΙΟΟΜΑΙ, δεξιοομαι
DEXIOOMAI, dexioomai
Sounds Like: dex-ee-OH-mah-ee
Translations: to greet, to welcome, to shake hands, to give the right hand, to receive
From the root: ΔΕΞΙΟΟΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to give or offer the right hand, often as a gesture of greeting, welcome, or friendship. It can also imply receiving someone or something with favor or acceptance. In ancient contexts, offering the right hand was a common way to seal an agreement, show fellowship, or extend hospitality.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, 1st Person Singular (or Infinitive)
Strong’s number: G1188 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΔΕΞΙΟΟΜΑΙ.
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- ΔΕΞΙΟΥΜΕΝΗ — receiving, welcoming, greeting, shaking hands with
- ΔΕΞΙΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ — receiving, welcoming, greeting, shaking hands with, giving the right hand to
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