G2221: ζωγρέω
zōgréō · “to capture alive”
Definition
to take alive (make a prisoner of war), i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare
KJV translates it as: take captive, catch
Word origin: from the same as G2226 (ζῶον) and G64 (ἀγρεύω);
Extended definition
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)
(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)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2221 is translated
- catching. ×1
- captured ×1
Bible verses with G2221 (zōgréō)
Zōgréō appears in 2 verses.
- Luke 5:10
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
- 2 Timothy 2:26
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.