ἁρπάζω
harpazōVerbG0726
to seize
From: from a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι);
Short Definition
to seize (in various applications)
Full Lexicon Entry
to seize, catch up, snatch away, carry off by force: with accusative of thing(s); βασιλείαν θεοῦ; pass.; εἰς; πρός.
LXX Usage: chiefly for גָּזַל, טָרַף
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
14 timesAppears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
4
Matthew
3
2 Corinthians
2
Acts
2
1 Thessalonians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 4:17
- 2 Corinthians 12:4
- Acts 8:39
- John 10:28
- John 6:15
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