λαμβάνω
lambanō
to take
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Greek word λαμβάνω (lambanō) is a verb that means "to take." It is used 266 times in the Bible, indicating its importance and versatility in the Greek language. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as receiving, taking hold of, or acquiring something. The range of usage for λαμβάνω is broad, encompassing physical actions like grasping or seizing, as well as abstract concepts like understanding or accepting. For example, it can be used to describe the act of receiving a gift or the process of learning a new idea. This verb's flexibility allows it to be applied to different situations, making it a fundamental part of the Greek language. The significance of λαμβάνω lies in its ability to convey a sense of agency and action. When used in the context of receiving or taking something, it implies a level of control or decision-making. This verb's frequent use in the Bible highlights its importance in expressing the relationships between individuals, God, and the world around them.
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Occurrences in Scripture
266 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
Matthew 7:8For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
Matthew 8:17that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, “He took our infirmities, and bore our diseases.”
Matthew 10:8Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.
Matthew 10:38He who doesn’t take his cross and follow after me, isn’t worthy of me.
Matthew 10:41He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.
Matthew 10:41He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.
Matthew 12:14But the Pharisees went out, and conspired against him, how they might destroy him.
Matthew 13:20What was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;
Matthew 13:31He set another parable before them, saying, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;
Matthew 13:33He spoke another parable to them. “The Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, until it was all leavened.”
Matthew 14:19He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitudes.
Matthew 15:26But he answered, “It is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”
Matthew 15:36and he took the seven loaves and the fish. He gave thanks and broke them, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.
Matthew 16:5The disciples came to the other side and had forgotten to take bread.
Matthew 16:7They reasoned among themselves, saying, “We brought no bread.”
Matthew 16:9Don’t you yet perceive, neither remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you took up?
Matthew 16:10Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?
Matthew 27:59Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
Matthew 17:24When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins came to Peter, and said, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the didrachma?”
Matthew 17:25He said, “Yes.” When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their children, or from strangers?”
Matthew 17:27But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you.”
Matthew 19:29Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life.
Matthew 20:7“They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ “He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and you will receive whatever is right.’
Matthew 20:9“When those who were hired at about the eleventh hour came, they each received a denarius.
Matthew 20:10When the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise each received a denarius.
Matthew 20:10When the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise each received a denarius.
Matthew 20:11When they received it, they murmured against the master of the household,
Matthew 21:22All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
Matthew 21:34When the season for the fruit came near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.
Matthew 21:35The farmers took his servants, beat one, killed another, and stoned another.
Matthew 21:39So they took him, and threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him.
Matthew 22:15Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.
Matthew 23:14“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against men; for you don’t enter in yourselves, neither do you allow those who are entering in to enter.
Matthew 25:1“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:3Those who were foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them,
Matthew 25:3Those who were foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them,
Matthew 25:4but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Matthew 25:16Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.
Matthew 25:18But he who received the one talent went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
Matthew 25:20He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents in addition to them.’
Matthew 25:22“He also who got the two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents in addition to them.’
Matthew 25:24“He also who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you didn’t sow, and gathering where you didn’t scatter.
Matthew 26:26As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”
Matthew 26:26As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”
Matthew 26:27He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,
Matthew 26:52Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.
Matthew 27:1Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
Matthew 27:6The chief priests took the pieces of silver, and said, “It’s not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is the price of blood.”
Matthew 27:7They took counsel, and bought the potter’s field with them, to bury strangers in.