καταλαμβάνω
katalambanōVerbG2638
to grasp
From: from G2596 (κατά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
Short Definition
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to lap hold of, seize, appropriate
2.to overtake
3.Of mental action, to apprehend, comprehend; so mid., in NT
LXX Usage: for נָשַׂג hi., לָכַד, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
14 timesAppears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
4
Acts
3
Philippians
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Thessalonians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 9:24
- Acts 10:34
- Acts 4:13
- John 1:5
- John 8:3
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