Strong's Greek · G1949
ἐπιλαμβάνομαι
epilambánomai
Definitionto seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
Derivationmiddle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
KJV usagecatch, lay hold (up-)on, take (by, hold of, on)
Occurrences19 in the KJV · 18 verses
ἐπιλαμβάνομαι in Scripture
Matthew 14:31
And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
Mark 8:23
And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.
Luke 9:47
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
Luke 14:4
And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;
Luke 20:20
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
Luke 20:26
And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
Luke 23:26
And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
Acts 9:27
But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
Acts 16:19
And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,
Acts 17:19
And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is ?
Acts 18:17
Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.
Acts 21:30
And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
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