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καταλαμβάνω G2638

G2638 is the Greek word καταλαμβάνω, transliterated katalambánō. The King James Version most often renders it taken.

Word: καταλαμβάνωTransliteration: katalambánōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 14 verses

What it means

to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

taken 2×apprehended 2×taketh 1×comprehended 1×come upon 1×perceived 1×perceive 1×found 1×attained 1×obtain 1×comprehend 1×apprehend 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take.

Verses using καταλαμβάνω

All 14 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 9:18 · KJV

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 · KJV

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

John 8:3 · KJV

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 · KJV

They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

John 12:35 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Acts 25:25 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

Philippians 3:12 · KJV

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.

Philippians 3:13 · KJV

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

1 Thessalonians 5:4 · KJV

But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2638 mean?

G2638 is the Greek word καταλαμβάνω (katalambánō), meaning to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively).

How is G2638 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it taken (2 times), apprehended (2 times), taketh (1 time), comprehended (1 time), come upon (1 time), among others.

How many times does G2638 appear in the Bible?

καταλαμβάνω (katalambánō) is tagged in 14 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2638 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω).

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