Paralambanō παραλαμβάνω

Paralambanō (Greek παραλαμβάνω, Strong's G3880) is a Greek verb meaning “to take”. It occurs 50 times in 50 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Paralambanō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 1:20
  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.But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
• Matthew 1:24
  Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him, and embraced Mary as his wife.
• Matthew 2:13
  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.When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”
• Matthew 2:14
  When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt,
• Matthew 2:20
  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.“Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.”
• Matthew 2:21
  And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.
• Matthew 4:5
  Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,Then the devil took Him to the holy city and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple.
• Matthew 4:8
  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;Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
• Matthew 12:45
  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.Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there; and the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”
• Matthew 17:1
  And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
• Matthew 18:16
  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.But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’
• Matthew 20:17
  And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside and said,
• Matthew 24:40
  Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.Two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.
• Matthew 24:41
  Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left.
• Matthew 26:37
  And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
• Matthew 27:27
  Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him.

Mark

• Mark 4:36
  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.After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him.
• Mark 5:40
  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.And they laughed at Him. After He had put them all outside, He took the child’s father and mother and His own companions, and went in to see the child.
• Mark 7:4
  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.And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.
• Mark 9:2
  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.After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.
• Mark 10:32
  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,As they were going up the road to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. Again Jesus took the Twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him:
• Mark 14:33
  And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.

Luke

• Luke 9:10
  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.Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida.
• Luke 9:28
  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.About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.
• Luke 11:26
  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.Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first.”
• Luke 17:34
  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.I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed: one will be taken and the other left.
• Luke 17:35
  Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.Two women will be grinding grain together: one will be taken and the other left.”
• Luke 17:36
  Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.(not included in this translation)
• Luke 18:31
  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.Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.

John

• John 1:11
  He came unto his own, and his own received him not.He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
• John 14:3
  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.And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
• John 19:16
  Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.

Acts

• Acts 15:39
  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;Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
• Acts 16:33
  And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.
• Acts 21:24
  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.Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.
• Acts 21:26
  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.So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.
• Acts 21:32
  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.Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
• Acts 23:18
  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.So the centurion took him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you.”

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 11:23
  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:For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread,
• 1 Corinthians 15:1
  Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.
• 1 Corinthians 15:3
  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

Galatians

• Galatians 1:9
  As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!
• Galatians 1:12
  For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

Philippians

• Philippians 4:9
  Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Colossians

• Colossians 2:6
  As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
• Colossians 4:17
  And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

1 Thessalonians

• 1 Thessalonians 2:13
  For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:1
  Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

2 Thessalonians

• 2 Thessalonians 3:6
  Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 12:28
  Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).