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ἀναλαμβάνω
analambánō · Greek · Strong's G353 · 13 occurrences
The KJV renders 16 different Hebrew and Greek words as “unto”
What it means
to take up
from G303 (ἀνά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
How the KJV renders it
receive up, take in, unto
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“unto”
“take in”
also renders synágō (G4863)
Answers that weigh this word
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Where it appears
13 occurrences in the Greek text.
1 Timothy 3:16 · V-API-3S
Without 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 4:11 · V-2AAP-NSM
Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.
Acts 1:2 · V-API-3S
until 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 1:11 · V-APP-NSM
who 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 1:22 · V-API-3S
beginning 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 7:43 · V-2AAI-2P
You took up the tabernacle of Moloch, the star of your god Rephan, the figures which you made to worship, so I will carry you away beyond Babylon.’
Acts 10:16 V-API-3SActs 20:13 V-PANActs 20:14 V-2AAP-NPMActs 23:31 V-2AAP-NPMEphesians 6:13 V-2AAM-2PEphesians 6:16 V-2AAP-NPMMark 16:19 V-API-3S
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