πιάζω

piazōVerbG4084

to arrest/catch

From: probably another form of G971 (βιάζω);

Short Definition

to squeeze, i.e. seize (gently by the hand (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture))

Full Lexicon Entry

Doric and late Att. for *πιέζω *in its later senses
1.to lay hold of
2.to take, capture, apprehend
LXX Usage: (אָחַז), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
8
Acts
2
2 Corinthians
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 11:32
  • Acts 3:7
  • John 11:57
  • John 21:10
  • John 7:32

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