παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō) — Receive

Greek word study: παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō), Strong's G3880. to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, t

GreekStrong's G3880
Quick definition
Greek word
παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);

KJV translation words: receive, take (unto, with)

Where this word appears

Strong's G3880 is tagged on 50 words in 50 verses across 12 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 1:20 and last appears in Hebrews 12:28.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having taken ×7received ×4you have received ×4do take ×3will be taken ×3he took ×2is taken ×2it takes ×2takes ×2takes with Him ×2they received ×2you received ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

παραλαβὼν ×9παραλαμβάνει ×8παρέλαβον ×6παρελάβετε ×5παρέλαβεν ×4παραλημφθήσεται ×3παράλαβε ×3παραλαβόντες ×2παραλαμβάνεται ×2παραλαβεῖν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×16Luke ×7Mark ×6Acts ×6John ×31 Corinthians ×3Galatians ×2Colossians ×2

Verses (first 25 of 50)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3844 παρά (pará), G2983 λαμβάνω (lambánō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4838 συμπαραλαμβάνω (symparalambánō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does paralambánō (G3880) mean?

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.

How is G3880 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3880 as: receive, take (unto, with).

How often does παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō) appear?

Strong's G3880 is tagged on 50 words in 50 verses across 12 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 1:20 and last appears in Hebrews 12:28.