ἀνάληψις
analepsis (análēpsis)
/an-al'-ape-sis/
“a taking up”
Primary meaning: a taking up. Strong's: ascension. Lexical nuances: a taking up : Lk 9:51 (MM, VGT , s.v.).†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G353 (ἀναλαμβάνω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
taking up
Key Biblical Occurrences (1)
Foundational passages where ἀνάληψις (analepsis) carries significant theological or narrative weight.