λήμψονται
lambánō
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.
Luke 20:47 · Word #12
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 3P 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 | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | will receive |
| Literal | will-receive |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λαμβάνω |
| Strong's | G2983 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2983-42
they will receive for themselves
| Morphological Notes | Verb, future tense, middle voice, indicative mood, 3rd person plural (Gr,V,IFM3,,P,). |
| Rendering Rationale | The future indicative denotes a forthcoming action, while the middle voice highlights participation or benefit to the subject. "Receive for themselves" preserves the root sense of taking or obtaining and reflects the middle voice nuance of self-involvement or personal gain. |
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