Strong's G2983 (Greek)[edit | edit source]

Greek: λαμβάνω (lambánō)

Pronunciation: lam-ban'-o

Derivation: 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

Definition: 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; while αἱρέομαι is more violent, to seize or remove)):--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).

KJV Renderings: :--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).

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1209
• GREEK G138

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