καταλαμβάνω
katalambánō
“to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)”
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Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
to lay hold of, grasp; to obtain, attain, Rom. 9:30; 1 Cor. 9:24; Phil. 3:12, 13; to seize, to take possession of, Mk. 9:18; to come suddenly upon; overtake, surprise, Jn. 12:35; 1 Thess. 5:4; to detect in the act, seize, Jn. 8:3, 4; met. to comprehend, apprehend, Jn. 1:5; mid. to understand, perceive, Acts 4:13; 10:34; 25:25; Eph. 3:18*
Translated in KJV as
apprehendattaincome uponcomprehendfindobtainperceive(over-)take
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