παραλαμβάνω

paralambanōVerbG3880

to take

From: from G3844 (παρά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);

Short Definition

to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn

Full Lexicon Entry

1.with accusative of thing(s), like παραδέχομαι, correl. to παραδίδωμι, to receive from another
2.C. accusative of person(s), to take to or with oneself
LXX Usage: chiefly for לָקַח, also for יָרַשׁ, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

50 times

Appears 50 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
16
Luke
7
Acts
6
Mark
6
1 Corinthians
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:23
  • Acts 21:32
  • Luke 11:26
  • Matthew 17:1
  • Matthew 27:27

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