To take hold of, to grasp, to grab

G2983
Greek
UBS
λαμβάνω
lambánōlam-ban'-o
Verb

Definition

to take hold of something or someone, with or without force

Semantic Domains

Attachment
Possess
Transfer
Exchange
Think
Hold a View
Believe
Trust
Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior
Case
Activities Involving Clothing and Adorning
Control
Rule
Attitudes and Emotions
Sensory Events and States
Aspect

Etymology

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 G1209 (δέχομαι) is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one;

KJV Translations

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)

Occurrences247
Frequency Rank#68

Verse Usage

This word appears 247 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.