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zōgreō G2221

ζωγρέω (zōgreō) means “to capture alive” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ζωγρέω Greek · G2221 2 tagged occurrences in 2 verses

Pronunciation guide: dzogue-reh'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G2221

ζωγρέω · zōgreō · to capture alive

ζωγρέω, -ῶ (ζωός, alive, + ἀγρεύω) [in LXX chiefly for חָיָה hi. ;] to catch alive, take captive: metaphorically, Luk.5:10; pass., 2Ti.2:26 (on the meaning and construction, see Ellic., CGT, in l).† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I capture alive, capture for life, enthrall.

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How translators render G2221

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
catch 1
has taken them captive 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
catch 1
who are taken captive 1

Verses containing G2221

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  1. Luke 5:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”

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  2. 2 Timothy 2:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

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