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δράσσομαι G1405
G1405 is the Greek word δράσσομαι, transliterated drássomai. The King James Version most often renders it taketh.
What it means
to grasp, i.e. (figuratively) entrap.
Where it comes from
perhaps akin to the base of G1404 (δράκων) (through the idea of capturing).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: take.
Verses using δράσσομαι
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 3:19 · KJV
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1405 mean?
G1405 is the Greek word δράσσομαι (drássomai), meaning to grasp, i.e. (figuratively) entrap.
How is G1405 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it taketh (1 time).
How many times does G1405 appear in the Bible?
δράσσομαι (drássomai) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1405 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps akin to the base of G1404 (δράκων) (through the idea of capturing).
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