ἀναλαμβάνω
analambanō
to take up
Lexicon Entry
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What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀναλαμβάνω (analambanō) means "to take up." This verb describes a physical action where something or someone is grasped or lifted from a lower position to a higher one. Its semantic domain is classified under Physical Action, indicating its tangible nature. As a transitive verb, ἀναλαμβάνω requires an object to be "taken up," suggesting a sense of agency and action. Throughout the New Testament, ἀναλαμβάνω is used 13 times, demonstrating its significance in various contexts. It's often employed in situations that involve receiving, taking hold of, or elevating something or someone, such as in Jesus' ascension into heaven or the reception of divine truth. The range of usage for ἀναλαμβάνω may also imply a sense of responsibility, authority, or spiritual elevation. The significance of ἀναλαμβάνω lies in its capacity to describe both physical and spiritual realities. In its concrete sense, it depicts everyday actions like lifting or carrying objects. Yet, in its more abstract applications, the verb takes on a deeper meaning, representing the human experience of being raised, supported, or enlightened by forces beyond one's control.
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Occurrences in Scripture
13 total occurrences across the text
So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.
Acts 20:14When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard, and came to Mitylene.
Acts 1:2until the day in which he was received up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.
Acts 1:11who also said, “You men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who was received up from you into the sky, will come back in the same way as you saw him going into the sky.”
Acts 1:22beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”
Acts 7:43You took up the tabernacle of Moloch, the star of your god Rephan, the figures which you made to worship. I will carry you away beyond Babylon.’
Acts 10:16This was done three times, and immediately the vessel was received up into heaven.
Acts 23:31So the soldiers, carrying out their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.
Ephesians 6:13Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:16above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
1 Timothy 3:16Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
2 Timothy 4:11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.
Acts 20:13But we, going ahead to the ship, set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there; for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land.