λήμψεσθε
lambánō
you will receive
To take, receive, or acquire something; to grasp or lay hold of (physically or metaphorically). λαμβάνω often conveys the idea of actively taking possession of an object, opportunity, or message, or of receiving something given, whether tangible (like food or objects) or intangible (like authority, information, or spiritual benefit). Depending on context, it can denote to collect, obtain, take up, seize, or accept, with nuance ranging from assertive to neutral acquisition.
Acts 1:8 · Word #2
Lexicon G2983
| Lemma | λαμβάνω |
| Transliteration | lambánō |
| Strong's | G2983 |
| Definition | To take, receive, or acquire something; to grasp or lay hold of (physically or metaphorically). λαμβάνω often conveys the idea of actively taking possession of an object, opportunity, or message, or of receiving something given, whether tangible (like food or objects) or intangible (like authority, information, or spiritual benefit). Depending on context, it can denote to collect, obtain, take up, seize, or accept, with nuance ranging from assertive to neutral acquisition. |
Morphology V FUT MID IND 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | FUT — Future — Action expected to happen |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | you will receive |
| Literal | you-will-receive |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λαμβάνω |
| Strong's | G2983 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2983-39
you will receive for yourselves
| Morphological Notes | Verb; future tense; middle voice; indicative mood; 2nd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The future indicative expresses a forthcoming action, and the middle voice highlights personal participation or benefit. "Receive for yourselves" preserves the root sense of active acquisition while reflecting the middle nuance and second person plural form. |
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