Strong's Greek Concordance

G161: αἰχμαλωσία

aichmalōsía · “captivity”

Definition

captivity

KJV translates it as: captivity

Word origin: from G164 (αἰχμάλωτος);

Extended definition

αἰχμαλωσία -ας, ἡ
(αἰχμάλωτος), [in LXX chiefly for שְׁבִי, גּוֹלָה ;]
captivity (Diod., al.): Rev.13:10; pl., abstr. for concr., = αἰχμάλωτοι, Eph.4:8 (LXX).†
(AS)

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How G161 is translated

  • captivity ×2
  • captivity, ×1

Bible verses with G161 (aichmalōsía)

Aichmalōsía appears in 2 verses.

  • Ephesians 4:8

    Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

  • Revelation 13:10

    He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.