ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō) — Receive

Greek word study: ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō), Strong's G618. to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside

GreekStrong's G618
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside

Word study
Derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);

KJV translation words: receive, take

Where this word appears

Strong's G618 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 7:33 and last appears in 2 John 1:8.

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 away ×1he has received ×1may receive back ×1receiving ×1they may receive ×1we are receiving ×1we may receive ×1you did fully receive ×1you may receive ×1you will receive ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀπολαβόμενος ×1ἀπολαμβάνομεν ×1ἀπολαμβάνοντες ×1ἀπολάβητε ×1ἀπολάβωμεν ×1ἀπολάβωσιν ×1ἀπολάβῃ ×1ἀπολήμψεσθε ×1ἀπέλαβεν ×1ἀπέλαβες ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×5Mark ×1Romans ×1Galatians ×1Colossians ×12 John ×1

Verses (all 10)

  • Mark 7:33 — ἀπολαβόμενος — having taken away
  • Luke 6:34 — ἀπολάβωσιν — they may receive
  • Luke 15:27 — ἀπέλαβεν — he has received
  • Luke 16:25 — ἀπέλαβες — you did fully receive
  • Luke 18:30 — ἀπολάβῃ — may receive back
  • Luke 23:41 — ἀπολαμβάνομεν — we are receiving
  • Romans 1:27 — ἀπολαμβάνοντες — receiving
  • Galatians 4:5 — ἀπολάβωμεν — we may receive
  • Colossians 3:24 — ἀπολήμψεσθε — you will receive
  • 2 John 1:8 — ἀπολάβητε — you may receive

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G575 ἀπό (apó), G2983 λαμβάνω (lambánō).

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 apolambánō (G618) mean?

To receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside.

How is G618 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G618 as: receive, take.

How often does ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō) appear?

Strong's G618 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 7:33 and last appears in 2 John 1:8.