Strong's G2638 · Greek
καταλαμβάνω
katalambano · /kat-al-am-ban'-o/
Definition
from 2596 and 2983; to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively):--apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take.
KJV: apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take
Root / derivation: from 2596 and 2983
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καταλαμβάνω across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John4 verses
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive
John 8:3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
John 8:4They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
John 12:35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
Acts3 verses
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Acts 10:34Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Acts 25:25But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
Philippians2 verses
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2638 (katalambano) mean?
from 2596 and 2983; to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively):--apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take.
How many times does G2638 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2638 (καταλαμβάνω) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “apprehended.”
How is katalambano translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2638 is rendered as “apprehended” (2×), “taken” (2×), “apprehend” (1×), “attained” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word καταλαμβάνω come from?
from 2596 and 2983