The meaning of “καταλαμβάνω”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

καταλαμβάνω

Phonetickat-al-am-ban'-o

Transliterationkatalambánō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take. - to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

14 total references

Reference	Text
Mark 9:18	“And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.”
John 8:4	“They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.”
Acts 10:34	“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
Romans 9:30	“What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.”
1 Corinthians 9:24	“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

14x

Most Frequent Book

John

Book Distribution

Mark1

John4

Acts3

Romans1

1 Corinthians1

Ephesians1

Philippians2

1 Thessalonians1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'καταλαμβάνω' deepen your understanding of Mark 9:18?

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