Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1949

Strong's G1949 · Greek

ἐπιλαμβάνομαι

epilambanomai · /ep-ee-lam-ban'-om-ahee/

Number
G1949
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπιλαμβάνομαι
Transliteration
epilambanomai
Pronunciation
ep-ee-lam-ban'-om-ahee
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

middle voice from 1909 and 2983; to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively):--catch, lay hold (up-)on, take (by, hold of, on).

KJV: catch, lay hold (up-)on, take (by, hold of, on)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιλαμβάνομαι across 18 verses.

took11×
on4×
caught2×
hold2×
upon1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke5 verses
Acts7 verses
Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Acts 16:19

And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, marketplace: or, court

Acts 17:19

And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? Areopagus: or, Mars-hill: it was the highest court in Athens

Acts 18:17

Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.

Acts 21:30

And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.

Acts 21:33

Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.

Acts 23:19

Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me?

1 Timothy2 verses
Hebrews2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1949 (epilambanomai) mean?

middle voice from 1909 and 2983; to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively):--catch, lay hold (up-)on, take (by, hold of, on).

How many times does G1949 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1949 (ἐπιλαμβάνομαι) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “took.”

How is epilambanomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1949 is rendered as “took” (11×), “on” (4×), “caught” (2×), “hold” (2×), among other words.