ζωγρέω (zōgréō) — Take Captive
Greek word study: ζωγρέω (zōgréō), Strong's G2221. to take alive (make a prisoner of war), i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare
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to take alive (make a prisoner of war), i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare
KJV translation words: take captive, catch
Strong's G2221 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 5:10 and last appears in 2 Timothy 2:26.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 2)
- Luke 5:10 — ζωγρῶν — catching
- 2 Timothy 2:26 — ἐζωγρημένοι — captured
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G2226 ζῶον (zōon), G64 ἀγρεύω (agreúō).
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What does zōgréō (G2221) mean?
To take alive (make a prisoner of war), i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare.
How is G2221 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2221 as: take captive, catch.
How often does ζωγρέω (zōgréō) appear?
Strong's G2221 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 5:10 and last appears in 2 Timothy 2:26.
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