λῆμψις
lēmpsis
G3028 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
The act of taking, receiving, or accepting something; denotes the action of receiving, in the sense of acquiring, obtaining, or taking into possession. In context, typically refers to the process by which something is received rather than the possession itself.
Semantic Range
act of receiving, process of taking, acceptance, acquisition
Root / Etymology
From the root λαμβάνω (to take, to receive); formed with the nominal suffix -σις indicating an action or process.
Historical & Contextual Notes
λῆμψις is a rare noun, appearing in Koine Greek primarily as a formal or abstract noun describing the act of receiving or the process by which something is acquired. In extant literature and inscriptions, usage of λῆμψις is uncommon, both in classical and Koine sources. Its formation follows a common Greek pattern for abstract action-nouns (-σις). In the New Testament (Philippians 4:15), it refers specifically to the act of receiving material support or aid, not generic possession. English standard translations often render it 'receiving' or 'receipt,' but 'receipt' here is not a written acknowledgement but the process of taking delivery or accepting. The word does not occur in the Septuagint. λῆμψις is directly related to its verb root and does not carry additional nuance beyond the abstract idea of receiving—contrast with more concrete nouns for possessions or gifts. Lexically, it parallels other -σις nouns indicating actions or processes. English 'receipt' as a document is anachronistic and not an appropriate translation for this Koine noun.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from λαμβάνω; receipt (the act):--receiving.
Root Family
λῆμψις (lēmpsis) — taking, receiving, acceptance, acquisition
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3028-01 |
λήμψεως | lempseos | N GEN F SG |
receiving | of receiving | of receiving | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3028-01 |
Philippians 4:15 | λήμψεως | lempseos | N GEN F SG |
receiving | of receiving | of receiving |