Lexical Summary proslémpsis: Acceptance, reception Original Word: προσλημψις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance receiving. From proslambano; admission -- receiving. see GREEK proslambano HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4356 próslēpsis (derived from 4355 /proslambánō, "receive aggressively") – glad acceptance (used only in Ro 11:15). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom proslambanó Definition a receiving NASB Translation acceptance (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4356: πρόσληψιςπρόσληψις (L T Tr WH πρόσλημψις, see Mu), προσληψεως, ἡ (προσλαμβάνω), Vulg.assumptio, a receiving: τίνος, into the kingdom of God, Romans 11:15. ((Plato, others.)) Topical Lexicon Scriptural Usage The noun πρόσληψις appears once in the Greek New Testament, Romans 11:15. There Paul contrasts Israel’s temporary “rejection” with the future “acceptance,” using the term to describe a decisive divine welcome that will reverse the nation’s present condition. Contextual Insights from Romans 11 Paul’s argument (Romans 9–11) pivots on God’s integrity in keeping covenant promises. In Romans 11:15 he writes, “For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?”. Three key observations arise: 1. The word is antithetical to ἀποβολή (“rejection,” Romans 11:15) and parallels καταλλαγή (“reconciliation,” verse 15). Together they form a salvation-historical timetable: Israel’s stumbling leads to Gentile inclusion, which in turn provokes Israel’s future reception. Old Testament Foundations The concept of national restoration saturates the Hebrew Scriptures: Paul draws on these texts to affirm that God’s plan for Israel is neither aborted nor replaced but awaits fulfillment in the Messiah. Eschatological Overtones Because πρόσληψις signals a turning point after a period of hardening (Romans 11:25), it carries end-time significance: Historical Exegesis Early Christian writers viewed Romans 11:15 as prophetic of a large-scale Jewish turning to Christ: The Reformation continued this expectation; commentators such as John Calvin and Jonathan Edwards spoke of a future mass conversion of the Jews based on this verse. Doctrinal Implications 1. Covenant fidelity – Romans 11:29 affirms, “God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” Israel’s προσληψις certifies divine faithfulness. Pastoral and Missional Application • Intercessory burden – Paul’s heart’s desire for Israel’s salvation (Romans 10:1) guides the church to pray for Jewish people and all who remain outside Christ. Conclusion Strong’s Greek 4356, πρόσληψις, unfolds a sweeping vista of redemptive history: divine rejection giving way to divine reception, culminating in resurrection life and universal blessing. The term anchors confidence in the unbroken continuity of God’s promises and energizes the church’s mission until the day Israel’s “acceptance” heralds “life from the dead.” Forms and Transliterations προσελογίσθην προσλημψις πρόσλημψις πρόσληψις προσλογιείται προσλογίζεται proslempsis proslēmpsis próslempsis próslēmpsisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |