Aichmalōteúō — G162

Definition

verb

to capture (like

1. to make captive, take captive
2. to lead captive

Usually translated as

lead captive

Origin

from G164

• aichmálōtos (G164)
• aichmalōtízō (G163)

Occurrences

Aichmalōteúō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ephesians (1), 2 Timothy (1)

• Ephesians 4:8 — Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive (ᾐχμαλώτευσεν), and gave gifts unto men.
• 2 Timothy 3:6 — For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive (αιχμαλωτευοντες) silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,