πιάζω (piázō) — Apprehend

Greek word study: πιάζω (piázō), Strong's G4084. to squeeze, i.e. seize (gently by the hand (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture))

GreekStrong's G4084
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Greek word
πιάζω (piázō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to squeeze, i.e. seize (gently by the hand (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture))

Word study
Derivation: probably another form of G971 (βιάζω);

KJV translation words: apprehend, catch, lay hand on, take

Where this word appears

Strong's G4084 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 7:30 and last appears in Revelation 19:20.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

to seize ×3they may seize ×2having seized ×1having taken ×1seized ×1they caught ×1to take ×1was captured ×1you have caught ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

πιάσαι ×4πιάσας ×2πιάσωσιν ×2ἐπιάσατε ×1ἐπιάσθη ×1ἐπίασαν ×1ἐπίασεν ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×8Acts ×22 Corinthians ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 12)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G971 βιάζω (biázō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4085 πιέζω (piézō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does piázō (G4084) mean?

To squeeze, i.e. seize (gently by the hand (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture)).

How is G4084 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4084 as: apprehend, catch, lay hand on, take.

How often does πιάζω (piázō) appear?

Strong's G4084 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 7:30 and last appears in Revelation 19:20.