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συλλαμβάνω

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Gloss: to seize/conceive/help

Transliteration: sullambanō

Strong’s: G4815

συλ-λαμβάνω
[in LXX for תָּפַשׂ, הָרָה, etc. ;]
__1. with accusative, to bring together, collect.
__2. to seize, take: with accusative of person(s), as a prisoner, Mat.26:55, Mrk.14:48, Luk.22:54, Jhn.18:12, Act.1:16 12:3; pass., Act.23:27; mid., in sense of act., Act.26:21; σ. ἄγραν ἰχθύων, Luk.5:9.
__3. C. dative of person(s), to take part with, assist, succour; mid., in same sense: Luk.5:7, Php.4:3.
__4. Of a woman, to conceive: absol., Luk.1:24; before ἐν γαστρί, Luk.1:31; with accusative, Luk.1:36; ib. before ἐν τ. κοιλίᾳ, Luk.2:21; metaphorically, of lust producing sin, Jas.1:15.†
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