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ζωγρέω G2221

G2221 is the Greek word ζωγρέω, transliterated zōgréō. The King James Version most often renders it catch.

Word: ζωγρέωTransliteration: zōgréōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to take alive (make a prisoner of war), i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare.

Where it comes from

from the same as G2226 (ζῶον) and G64 (ἀγρεύω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

catch 1×taken captive 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: take captive, catch.

Verses using ζωγρέω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 5:10 · KJV

And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

2 Timothy 2:26 · KJV

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2221 mean?

G2221 is the Greek word ζωγρέω (zōgréō), meaning to take alive (make a prisoner of war), i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare.

How is G2221 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it catch (1 time), taken captive (1 time).

How many times does G2221 appear in the Bible?

ζωγρέω (zōgréō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2221 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G2226 (ζῶον) and G64 (ἀγρεύω).

Nearby entries

G2218 · ζυγός — a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude…G2219 · ζύμη — ferment (as if boiling up)G2220 · ζυμόω — to cause to ferment G2222 · ζωή — life (literally or figuratively)G2223 · ζώνη — a belt; by implication, a pocket G2224 · ζώννυμι — to bind about (especially with a belt)

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