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αἰχμαλωτεύω G162
G162 is the Greek word αἰχμαλωτεύω, transliterated aichmalōteúō. The King James Version most often renders it led captivity.
What it means
to capture (like G163 (αἰχμαλωτίζω)).
Where it comes from
from G164 (αἰχμάλωτος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: lead captive.
Verses using αἰχμαλωτεύω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Ephesians 4:8 · KJV
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
2 Timothy 3:6 · KJV
For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
Common questions
What does Strong's G162 mean?
G162 is the Greek word αἰχμαλωτεύω (aichmalōteúō), meaning to capture (like G163 (αἰχμαλωτίζω)).
How is G162 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it led captivity (1 time), lead captive (1 time).
How many times does G162 appear in the Bible?
αἰχμαλωτεύω (aichmalōteúō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G162 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G164 (αἰχμάλωτος).
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