Word Study

The meaning of συναρπάζω

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

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

συναρπάζω

Phoneticsoon-ar-pad'-zo
Transliterationsynarpázō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

catch. - to snatch together, i.e. seize

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 8:29

(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)

Acts 6:12

And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,

Acts 19:29

And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.

Acts 27:15

And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution
Luke1
Acts3

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'συναρπάζω' deepen your understanding of Luke 8:29?