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G4356 (πρόσληψις)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4356
Original Word: πρόσληψις
Transliteration: próslēpsis
Pronunciation: pros'-lape-sis
Part of Speech: noun
Root / Etymology: from G4355 (προσλαμβάνω);
Frequency: 1×
Gematria: 1398

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Definition

Strong 1890 admission

receiving

from G4355 (προσλαμβάνω);

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4356: A noun derived from προσλαμβάνω (to receive), meaning "receiving, acceptance, restoration." Used uniquely in Romans 11:15 to describe Israel's future restoration and acceptance by God, emphasizing divine initiative in receiving His people back into covenant relationship.

U- Unveiling the Word

Πρόσλημψις represents divine acceptance and restoration, particularly in the context of God's relationship with Israel. Its sole New Testament appearance occurs in Paul's discussion of Israel's future restoration. The word carries deep theological significance regarding God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. Early church fathers frequently referenced this term when discussing God's ongoing relationship with Israel and His pattern of restoration. Today, it continues to express both God's faithfulness to His promises and His power to restore.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: πρόσλημψις, proslēmpsis, pros-LAYMP-sis
Pronunciation: Emphasis on 'LAYMP', with 'pros' quickly spoken, 'sis' unstressed
Part of Speech: Noun

Etymology:

πρός (pros) - prefix meaning "toward"
λῆψις (lēpsis) - noun form of λαμβάνω meaning "taking, receiving"
The combination forms a noun expressing the act of receiving or accepting.

D - Defining Meanings

Acceptance
Receiving
Restoration

For compound words:
While derived from the compound verb προσλαμβάνω, πρόσλημψις functions as a noun describing the act or state of being received or accepted.

Translation Options:

"acceptance" - emphasizes the state
"receiving" - captures the action
"restoration" - reflects the contextual meaning

E - Exploring Similar Words

ἀποδοχή (apodochē, ap-od-ok-AY) - acceptance, approval
See G594
παραδοχή (paradochē, par-ad-ok-AY) - reception, acceptance
See G3862
προσδοχή (prosdochē, pros-dok-AY) - expectation
See G4329

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

As a noun, πρόσλημψις shows these features:

Case: Nominative
Number: Singular
Gender: Feminine
Declension: Third

Examples of case usage:

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Nominative: πρόσλημψις
Genitive: προσλήμψεως
Dative: προσλήμψει
Accusative: πρόσλημψιν

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes its theological significance in Romans. Thayer's notes its connection to divine acceptance. LSJ provides limited classical usage evidence. Vine's connects it to God's restorative work. Strong's highlights its derivation from προσλαμβάνω. LEH notes its rarity. Moulton and Milligan cite minimal papyri evidence.

T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:
For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their [πρόσλημψις] acceptance mean but life from the dead? Romans 11:15

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Plutarch: Moralia	The [πρόσλημψις] acceptance into the council was celebrated
Polybius: Histories	Their [πρόσλημψις] restoration to favor changed everything
Diodorus: Library	The [πρόσλημψις] receiving of the exiles brought peace

N - Noteworthy Summary

Πρόσλημψις powerfully captures God's faithfulness in restoration. In the context of Israel's future, it speaks to God's unfailing covenant love and power to restore. The good news is that the God who promises to restore Israel is the same God who receives and restores all who come to Him through Christ.

D - Did You Know?

Appears only once in the New Testament in a crucial passage about Israel
Forms part of Paul's larger argument about God's faithfulness
Early church writers used it to discuss both Israel and Gentile inclusion

Part of speech: Noun

Tags: acceptance, restoration, Israel, divine-faithfulness, Romans, Paul's-theology, covenant-promises, divine-initiative, restoration-theology, Israel-future, divine-acceptance, covenant-relationship, redemption, God's-faithfulness, salvation-history

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