Word Study

The meaning of ὑπολαμβάνω

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

G5274
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ὑπολαμβάνω

Phonetichoop-ol-am-ban'-o
Transliterationhypolambánō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

answer, receive, suppose. - to take from below, i.e. carry upward - figuratively, to take up, i.e. continue a discourse or topic - mentally, to assume (presume)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 7:43

Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

Luke 10:30

And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

Acts 1:9

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

Acts 2:15

For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution
Luke2
Acts2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ὑπολαμβάνω' deepen your understanding of Luke 7:43?