Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G4355
to take to oneself, i.e. use (food), lead (aside), admit (to friendship or hospitality)
KJV usage: :--receive, take (unto).
Etymology: from and ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
to take to one’s self, assume, take as a companion or associate, Acts 17:5; 18:26; to take, as food, Acts 27:33, 36; to receive kindly or hospitably, admit to one’s society and friendship, treat with kindness, Acts 28:2; Rom. 14:1, 3; 15:7; Phlm. 17; to take or draw to one’s self as a preliminary to an address of admonition, Mt. 16:22; Mk. 8:32*
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