The meaning of “λαμβάνω”

Understanding lambánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G2983

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

λαμβάνω

Phoneticlam-ban'-o

Transliterationlambánō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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 δέχομαι is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up). - while αἱρέομαι is more violent, to seize or remove))

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

246 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 21:22	“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Acts 10:47	“Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?”
Galatians 3:2	“This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”
2 Timothy 1:5	“When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.”
2 Peter 1:17	“For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

246x

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew53

Mark19

Luke21

John40

Acts29

Romans8

1 Corinthians10

2 Corinthians5

Galatians3

Philippians2

Colossians1

1 Timothy1

2 Timothy1

Hebrews17

James6

1 Peter1

2 Peter1

1 John3

2 John2

3 John1

Revelation22

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