ἐπιβάλλω
epiballō
“to put on/seize”
Definition
to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) implied) to reflect; impersonally, to belong to
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G906 (βάλλω);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
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Occurrences
ἐπιβάλλω appears 18 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but in order to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord.
They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.
Some of them wanted to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him.
But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.
“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.”Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.
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