Greek Word Study
λαμβάνω
lambánō
G2983
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2983
KJV Translations
accept+ be amazedassayattainbringX when I callcatchcome on (X unto)+ forgethaveholdobtainreceive (X after)take (awayup)
Derivation / Root
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;
Definition of lambánō
λαμβάνω (lambánō) — while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to seize or remove))
Word Origin
This word comes 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; See the root word: G1209 (δέχομαι).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word λαμβάνω (lambánō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| accept | G2983 |
| + be amazed | G2983 |
| assay | G2983 |
| attain | G2983 |
| bring | G2983 |
| X when I call | G2983 |
| catch | G2983 |
| come on (X unto) | G2983 |
| + forget | G2983 |
| have | G2983 |
| hold | G2983 |
| obtain | G2983 |
| receive (X after) | G2983 |
| take (away | G2983 |
| up) | G2983 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from λαμβάνω.
δέχομαι
déchomai
G1209
to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
ἀναλαμβάνω
analambánō
G353
to take up
ἀντιλαμβάνομαι
antilambánomai
G482
to take hold of in turn, i.e. succor; also to participate
ἀπολαμβάνω
apolambánō
G618
to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside
ἀπροσωπολήπτως
aprosōpolḗptōs
G678
in a way not accepting the person, i.e. impartially
δεξιολάβος
dexiolábos
G1187
a guardsman (as if taking the right) or light-armed soldier
ἐπιλαμβάνομαι
epilambánomai
G1949
to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
εὐλαβής
eulabḗs
G2126
taking well (carefully), i.e. circumspect (religiously, pious)
καταλαμβάνω
katalambánō
G2638
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
λῆμψις
lēmpsis
G3028
receipt (the act)
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