ἀντιλαμβάνομαιantilambánomai
to take instead of or in turn.
Greek (New Testament) · G482
Meanings
Mid., with genitive, to take hold of
(a) of persons, to help: Luke 1:54, Acts 20:35
(b) of things, to partake of: 1 Timothy 6:2.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Luke 1:54 He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful.
- Acts 20:35 And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
- 1 Timothy 6:2 If the masters are believers, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. Those slaves should work all the harder because their efforts are helping other believers who are well loved. Teach these things, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.