προσλαμβάνω
proslambanō
“to take”
Definition
to take to oneself, i.e. use (food), lead (aside), admit (to friendship or hospitality)
from G4314 (πρός) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
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Occurrences
προσλαμβάνω appears 12 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.
Right up to daybreak, Paul kept urging them all to eat: “Today is your fourteenth day in constant suspense, without taking any food.
The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.
He spoke this message quite frankly, and Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.
So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
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