ζωγρέω
zōgreō · catch alive
Greek word · Strong’s number G2221 · appears 2 times in the Bible
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zōgreō (ζωγρέω) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “catch alive”.
Take captive.
How to say it
zō·gre·ō
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
Its senses in the Bible
- To take someone alive.
From Abbott-Smith (1922)
How it is translated
The words this translation uses for it, most frequent first.
- catching ×1
- having been captured ×1
Related words
Words of the same family, by Strong’s numbering.
Where it appears
- Luke 5:10
and likewise also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.”
- 2 Timothy 2:26
and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been captured by him to do his will.