G1949Greekἐpilabómenos
ἐπιλαβόμενος
to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
19
Total Occurrences
6
Books
0
Old Testament
19
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1to take in addition, to lay hold of, take possession of, overtake, attain, attain to
- 2to lay hold of or to seize upon anything with the hands, to take hold of, lay hold of
- 3metaphorically to rescue one from peril, to help, succour
Etymology & Derivation
middle voice from g1909 and g2983