δράσσομαι

drassomaiVerbG1405

to catch

From: perhaps akin to the base of G1404 (δράκων) (through the idea of capturing);

Short Definition

to grasp, i.e. (figuratively) entrap

Full Lexicon Entry

to grasp with the hand, to lay hold of: metaphorically, with accusative, (LXX).
LXX Usage: for נָשַׁק pi.; elsewhere קָמַץ

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:19

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