Greek Word Study
The meaning of “αἰχμαλωσία”
Understanding aichmalōsía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
captivity.
G161
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
αἰχμαλωσία
Phoneticaheekh-mal-o-see'-ah
Transliterationaichmalōsía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
captivity.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 4:8 | “Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.” Word: αἰχμαλωσία (aichmalōsía) | |
| Revelation 13:10 | “He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.” Word: αἰχμαλωσία (aichmalōsía) |