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 timesAppears 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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