Greek Word Study
The meaning of “αἰχμαλωτίζω”
Understanding aichmalōtízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
lead away captive, bring into captivity. - to make captive
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
αἰχμαλωτίζω
Phoneticaheekh-mal-o-tid'-zo
Transliterationaichmalōtízō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lead away captive, bring into captivity. - to make captive
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 21:24 | “And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.” Word: αἰχμαλωτίζω (aichmalōtízō) | |
| Romans 7:23 | “But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.” Word: αἰχμαλωτίζω (aichmalōtízō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:5 | “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” Word: αἰχμαλωτίζω (aichmalōtízō) |