λαμβάνων
lambánō
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.
Hebrews 7:9 · Word #11
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 PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λαμβάνω |
| Strong's | G2983 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2983-36
one taking
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active participle, nominative masculine singular (Gr,V,PPA,NMS); denotes ongoing action by a masculine subject functioning adjectivally or substantivally. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle nominative masculine singular denotes an ongoing action performed by a masculine subject. "One taking" preserves the active, continuous sense of acquiring or receiving inherent in λαμβάνω while reflecting the participial and nominative masculine singular form. |
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