ὑπολαμβάνω

hupolambanōVerbG5274

to take up/suppose

From: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);

Short Definition

to take from below, i.e. carry upward; figuratively, to take up, i.e. continue a discourse or topic; mentally, to assume (presume)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to take or bear up (by supporting from beneath)
2.to receive, welcome, entertain : III Jn
3.to catch up in speech (Hdt. Jb, ll. with)
4.Of mental action, to assume, suppose (Xen. To, Wis, 3Mac, ll. with)
LXX Usage: and frequently (עָנָה), (דָּמָה pi.),

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Luke
2
3 John
1

Key Passages

  • 3 John 1:8
  • Acts 1:9
  • Acts 2:15
  • Luke 10:30
  • Luke 7:43

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