Strong's Greek · G2638
καταλαμβάνω
katalambánō
Definitionto take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
Derivationfrom G2596 (κατά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
KJV usageapprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take
Occurrences15 in the KJV · 14 verses
καταλαμβάνω in Scripture
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 1:5
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 8:3
And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
John 8:4
They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
John 12:35
Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Acts 10:34
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Acts 25:25
But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
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.
Ephesians 3:18
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Philippians 3:12
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
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