The meaning of “παραλαμβάνω”
Understanding paralambánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
receive, take (unto, with). - to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation)...
παραλαμβάνω
receive, take (unto, with). - 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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:45 | “Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” Word: παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō) | |
| Luke 17:34 | “I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.” Word: παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō) | |
| Acts 21:26 | “Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.” Word: παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō) | |
| Galatians 1:12 | “For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.” Word: παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō) | |
| Colossians 4:17 | “And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.” Word: παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō) |