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παραλαμβάνω G3880
G3880 is the Greek word παραλαμβάνω, transliterated paralambánō. The King James Version most often renders it took.
What it means
to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.
Where it comes from
from G3844 (παρά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 54 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: receive, take (unto, with).
Verses using παραλαμβάνω
The first 40 of 50 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 1:20 · KJV
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 1:24 · KJV
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Matthew 2:13 · KJV
And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Matthew 2:14 · KJV
When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
Matthew 2:20 · KJV
Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.
Matthew 2:21 · KJV
And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
Matthew 4:5 · KJV
Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
Matthew 4:8 · KJV
Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
Matthew 12:45 · KJV
Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
Matthew 17:1 · KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
Matthew 18:16 · KJV
But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
Matthew 20:17 · KJV
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,
Matthew 24:40 · KJV
Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Matthew 24:41 · KJV
Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Matthew 26:37 · KJV
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
Matthew 27:27 · KJV
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.
Mark 4:36 · KJV
And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
Mark 5:40 · KJV
And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.
Mark 7:4 · KJV
And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
Mark 9:2 · KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
Mark 10:32 · KJV
And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
Mark 14:33 · KJV
And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
Luke 9:10 · KJV
And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
Luke 9:28 · KJV
And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
Luke 11:26 · KJV
Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.
Luke 17:34 · KJV
I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
Luke 17:35 · KJV
Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke 17:36 · KJV
Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke 18:31 · KJV
Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
John 1:11 · KJV
He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
John 14:3 · KJV
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 19:16 · KJV
Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.
Acts 15:39 · KJV
And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
Acts 16:33 · KJV
And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.
Acts 21:24 · KJV
Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
Acts 21:26 · KJV
Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
Acts 21:32 · KJV
Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
Acts 23:18 · KJV
So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee.
1 Corinthians 11:23 · KJV
For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
1 Corinthians 15:1 · KJV
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
Common questions
What does Strong's G3880 mean?
G3880 is the Greek word παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō), meaning to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.
How is G3880 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it took (16 times), received (12 times), taketh (8 times), take (5 times), taken (5 times), among others.
How many times does G3880 appear in the Bible?
παραλαμβάνω (paralambánō) is tagged in 50 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3880 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω).
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