συναρπάζω
sunarpazō
to seize
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word συναρπάζω (sunarpazō) is a verb that means "to seize." It is used four times in the Bible, indicating a sense of sudden and often forceful taking possession or control. The word's meaning is straightforward, and its usage suggests a range of contexts, from physical actions to more abstract concepts. In the biblical text, συναρπάζω is used to describe actions such as taking hold of someone or something, or even taking control of a situation. The word's forceful connotation implies a sense of urgency or intensity, and its usage often carries a sense of surprise or unexpectedness. The significance of συναρπάζω lies in its ability to convey a sense of sudden and decisive action, highlighting the importance of timely and effective intervention in various situations.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
For Jesus was commanding the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For the unclean spirit had often seized the man. He was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters. Breaking the bonds apart, he was driven by the demon into the desert.
Acts 6:12They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, then brought him in to the council,
Acts 19:29The whole city was filled with confusion, and they rushed with one accord into the theater, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel.
Acts 27:15When the ship was caught and couldn’t face the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along.