The meaning of “ἀπολαμβάνω”
Understanding apolambánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
receive, take. - to receive (specially, in full, or as a host) - also to take aside
ἀπολαμβάνω
receive, take. - to receive (specially, in full, or as a host) - also to take aside
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:33 | “And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;” Word: ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō) | |
| Luke 16:25 | “But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.” Word: ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō) | |
| Romans 1:27 | “And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.” Word: ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō) | |
| Galatians 4:5 | “To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.” Word: ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō) | |
| Colossians 3:24 | “Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” Word: ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō) |