To take hold of, to grasp

G1949
Greek
UBS
ἐπιλαμβάνομαι
epilambánomaiep-ee-lam-ban'-om-ahee
Verb

Definition

to take hold of or grasp, with focus upon the goal of the motion

Semantic Domains

Attachment
Control
Rule
Learn
Help
Care For
Think
Case

Etymology

middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);

KJV Translations

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

Occurrences18
Frequency Rank#691

Verse Usage

This word appears 18 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.