λαμβάνω
lambanōVerbG2983
to take
From: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas G1209 (δέχομαι) is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one;
Short Definition
while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to seize or remove))
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to take, lay hold of
2.to receive
LXX Usage: chiefly for לקח, also for אחז,לכד,נשׂא, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
250 timesAppears 250 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
53
John
41
Acts
30
Luke
22
Revelation
21
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
- Acts 7:53
- John 18:3
- Matthew 13:20
- Mark 11:24
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