Katalambánō — G2638

Definition

verb

to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)

1. to lay hold of so as to make one's own, to obtain, attain to
2. to seize upon, take possession of (Latinoccupare)
1. of evils overtaking one
2. in a good sense, of Christ by his holy power and influence laying hold of the human mind and will, in order to prompt and govern it
3. to detect, catch
4. to lay hold of with the mind

Usually translated as

apprehend, comprehend, obtain, perceive, overtake, attain, come upon, find, take

Origin

from G2596 and G2983

• katá (G2596)
• lambánō (G2983)

Occurrences

Katalambánō occurs 15 times in 14 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), John (4), Acts (3), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (1), Philippians (2), 1 Thessalonians (1)

• Mark 9:18 — And wheresoever he taketh (καταλάβῃ) him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.
• John 1:5 — And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended (κατέλαβεν) it not.
• John 8:3 — And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken (κατειλημμένην) in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
• John 8:4 — They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken (κατείληφθη) in adultery, in the very act.
• John 12:35 — Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon (καταλάβῃ) you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
• Acts 4:13 — Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived (καταλαβόμενοι) that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
• Acts 10:34 — Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive (καταλαμβάνομαι) that God is no respecter of persons:
• Acts 25:25 — But when I found (καταλαβομενος) that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
• Romans 9:30 — What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained (κατέλαβεν) to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.
• 1 Corinthians 9:24 — Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain (καταλάβητε).
• Ephesians 3:18 — May be able to comprehend (καταλαβέσθαι) with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
• Philippians 3:12 — Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend (καταλάβω) that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
• Philippians 3:12 — Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended (κατεληφθην) of Christ Jesus.
• Philippians 3:13 — Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended (κατειληφέναι): but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:4 — But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake (καταλάβῃ) you as a thief.