G2902Greekkratḗsas

κρατήσας

to use strength, i.e., seize or retain (literally or figuratively)

47
Total Occurrences
9
Books
0
Old Testament
47
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to become master of, to obtain
  • 2to have power, be powerful
  • 3to be chief, be master of, to rule
  • 4to hold in the hand
  • 5to hold fast, i.e., not discard or let go
  • 6to take hold of
  • 7to take hold of, take, seize
  • 8to get possession of
  • 9to continue to hold, to retain
  • 10to hold

Etymology & Derivation

from g2904

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