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The meaning of ἅλωσις

Understanding hálōsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

- capture, be taken.

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ἅλωσις

Phonetichal'-o-sis
Transliterationhálōsis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

- capture, be taken.

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Peter 2:12

But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;

Word: ἅλωσις (hálōsis)

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