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

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