ἀντιλαμβάνω

antilambanōVerbG0482

to help

From: from G473 (ἀντί) and the middle voice of G2983 (λαμβάνω);

Short Definition

to take hold of in turn, i.e. succor; also to participate

Full Lexicon Entry

to take instead of or in turn. Mid., with genitive, to take hold of; (a) of persons, to help (see MM, VGT, ): (b) of things, to partake of: (see Field, Notes, 210; Cremer, 386; and cf. συν-αντιλαμβάνω).
LXX Usage: frequently in LXX for חָזַק hi., סָמַךְ, etc

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 6:2
  • Acts 20:35
  • Luke 1:54

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