Strong's Lexicon lépsis: Receiving, reception Original Word: λῆψις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning "to take" or "to receive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of receiving is קַבָּלָה (qabbalah), which also means reception or acceptance. This term is used in contexts such as receiving instruction or blessings. Usage: In the New Testament, the term "lépsis" refers to the act of receiving or the state of having received something. It is often used in contexts that involve the reception of spiritual gifts, blessings, or messages. The word emphasizes the action or process of taking hold of something that is given. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of receiving was significant in various aspects of life, including hospitality, education, and religious practices. Receiving gifts or messages was often associated with honor and respect. In the Jewish context, receiving the law, prophecies, or divine blessings was central to religious life. The New Testament usage of "lépsis" reflects these cultural values, particularly in the context of receiving the gospel and spiritual gifts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for lémpsis, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3028: λῆψιςλῆψις (L T Tr WH λῆμψις, see Mu), λήψεως, ἡ (λαμβάνω, λήψομαι) (from Sophocles and Thucydides down), a receiving: Philippians 4:15, on which passage see δόσις, 1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance receiving. From lambano; receipt (the act) -- receiving. see GREEK lambano Forms and Transliterations λημψεως λήμψεως λήψεις λήψεως λήψις lempseos lēmpseōs lḗmpseos lḗmpseōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Philippians 4:15 N-GFSGRK: δόσεως καὶ λήμψεως εἰ μὴ KJV: giving and receiving, but ye INT: of giving and receiving if not |
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