Strong's Concordance/Greek/G726

Strong's G726 · Greek

ἁρπάζω

harpázō

Number
G726
Language
Greek
Original word
ἁρπάζω
Transliteration
harpázō
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

to seize (in various applications)

KJV: catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force)

Root / derivation: from a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἁρπάζω across 13 verses.

up4×
force3×
take3×
away2×
pluck2×
catcheth1×
pulling1×
shall1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew2 verses
John4 verses
Acts2 verses
2 Corinthians2 verses
1 Thessalonians1 verse
Jude1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G726 (harpázō) mean?

to seize (in various applications)

How many times does G726 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G726 (ἁρπάζω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “up.”

How is harpázō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G726 is rendered as “up” (4×), “force” (3×), “take” (3×), “away” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἁρπάζω come from?

from a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι);