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θηρεύω G2340
G2340 is the Greek word θηρεύω, transliterated thēreúō. The King James Version most often renders it catch.
What it means
to hunt (an animal), i.e. (figuratively) to carp at.
Where it comes from
from G2339 (θήρα).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: catch.
Verses using θηρεύω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 11:54 · KJV
Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2340 mean?
G2340 is the Greek word θηρεύω (thēreúō), meaning to hunt (an animal), i.e. (figuratively) to carp at.
How is G2340 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it catch (1 time).
How many times does G2340 appear in the Bible?
θηρεύω (thēreúō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2340 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2339 (θήρα).
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