Zōgréō — G2221

Definition

verb

to take alive (make a prisoner of war), i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare

1. to take alive
2. universally, to take, catch, capture

Usually translated as

take captive, catch

Origin

from the same as G2226 and G64

• zōon (G2226)
• agreúō (G64)

Occurrences

Zōgréō occurs 2 times in the King James.

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

• 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 (ζωγρῶν) men.
• 2 Timothy 2:26 — And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive (ἐζωγρημένοι) by him at his will.