ἐπιλαμβάνω
epilambanōVerbG1949
to catch
From: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
Short Definition
to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
always mid. in LXX and NT (see Cremer, 758), to lap hold of: with genitive of person(s).) ; *αἰωνίου *(ὄντως) ζωῆς. Metaphorical (as in ), (see Westc., in l).
LXX Usage: for חָזַק hi., אָחַז, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
18 timesAppears 18 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
7
Luke
5
1 Timothy
2
Hebrews
2
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 6:12
- Acts 17:19
- Acts 21:33
- Hebrews 2:16
- Luke 20:20
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