The meaning of “ἁρπάζω”
Understanding harpázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force). - to seize (in various applications)
ἁρπάζω
catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force). - to seize (in various applications)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:19 | “When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.” Word: ἁρπάζω (harpázō) | |
| John 10:28 | “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” Word: ἁρπάζω (harpázō) | |
| Acts 23:10 | “And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.” Word: ἁρπάζω (harpázō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:4 | “How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.” Word: ἁρπάζω (harpázō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:17 | “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Word: ἁρπάζω (harpázō) |