ἀπολαμβάνω

apolambanōVerbG0618

to get back

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);

Short Definition

to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to receive from another; absol., to receive as one's due
2.to receive back
3.to take apart or aside
LXX Usage: (לָקַח ( A, *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
5
2 John
1
Colossians
1
Galatians
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 2 John 1:8
  • Galatians 4:5
  • Luke 16:25
  • Luke 23:41
  • Mark 7:33

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