λάβετε

lambánō

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.

G2983

John 20:22 · Word #8

Lexicon G2983

Lemmaλαμβάνω
Transliterationlambánō
Strong'sG2983
DefinitionTo 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 AOR ACT IMP 2P PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood IMP — Imperative — A command or request
Person 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you")
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

PhraseReceive
Literaltake/receive

Lexical Info

Lemmaλαμβάνω
Strong'sG2983

SIBI-P1 Translation G2983-15

Take!

Morphological NotesVerb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), active voice, imperative mood, 2nd person plural — a command addressed to multiple hearers.
Rendering RationaleThe aorist active imperative, 2nd person plural, expresses a direct command to perform a decisive act of taking or receiving. "Take!" preserves the active, objective force of λαμβάνω as laying hold of or acquiring something.

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