Greek Word Study
καταλαμβάνω
katalambánō
G2638
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2638
KJV Translations
apprehendattaincome uponcomprehendfindobtainperceive(over-)take
Derivation / Root
from G2596 (κατά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
Definition of katalambánō
καταλαμβάνω (katalambánō) — to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
Word Origin
This word comes from G2596 (κατά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω); See the root words: G2596 (κατά), G2983 (λαμβάνω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word καταλαμβάνω (katalambánō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| apprehend | G2638 |
| attain | G2638 |
| come upon | G2638 |
| comprehend | G2638 |
| find | G2638 |
| obtain | G2638 |
| perceive | G2638 |
| (over-)take | G2638 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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