영접

1. 본문

"영접" (yeongjeop) is a Korean word that has several meanings depending on the context. Here are some of its possible meanings and nuances:

1. Welcoming and receiving guests: This is the most basic and common meaning. It refers to the act of greeting and hosting a visitor or guest.

• For example, "공항 영접" (gonghang yeongjeop) means "airport reception" or meeting someone at the airport.

2. Meeting someone or something in person: It can refer to meeting a highly anticipated person or thing.

• For instance, "실물 영접" (silmul yeongjeop) means to meet someone or something in person, that was highly anticipated.

3. Religious context (Christianity): In a Christian context, "영접" can mean accepting Jesus Christ as one's Lord and Savior.

• It implies a change of thought and way of life.
• It signifies recognizing Jesus' authority and living according to God's word.
• The Greek word translated as "영접하다" in the Korean New Testament is "데코마이" (dekomai), meaning to receive (with the hand), to welcome, or to accept.

4. Meeting in a business setting: It is used in situations to describe an initial meeting or introduction, often that has the intention of building and developing business relationships.

5. Spiritual/Supernatural context: It may also can refer to meeting with other spirtual beings.

• For example, "귀신 영접" (gwisin yeongjeop) means to meet a ghost.