Know the Word.

Greek word

paralambánō

παραλαμβάνω

What it means

to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself

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 pará (παρά) and lambánō (λαμβάνω)

How the King James translates it

  • took17
  • received13
  • taketh8
  • take5
  • taken5
  • up2
  • receive1
  • i1

Every place it appears 54