Greek word study
καταλαμβάνω G2638
- Transliteration
- katalambánō
- KJV glosses
- apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take
Lexical summary
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information