ἐπιλαβόμενοι
epilambánomai
seized
To take hold of, grasp, or seize (someone or something), either physically or metaphorically. Frequently indicates direct and purposeful engagement, such as grasping a person by the hand, apprehending, or intervening in a situation. In figurative contexts, can denote actively taking part, engaging with, or partaking in something.
Acts 18:17 · Word #1
Lexicon G1949
| Lemma | ἐπιλαμβάνομαι |
| Transliteration | epilambánomai |
| Strong's | G1949 |
| Definition | To take hold of, grasp, or seize (someone or something), either physically or metaphorically. Frequently indicates direct and purposeful engagement, such as grasping a person by the hand, apprehending, or intervening in a situation. In figurative contexts, can denote actively taking part, engaging with, or partaking in something. |
Morphology V AOR MID PTCP NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | seized |
| Literal | having-seized |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπιλαμβάνομαι |
| Strong's | G1949 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1949-03
having seized for themselves
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (completed action); middle voice (self-involved/reflexive); participle; nominative masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist participle conveys a completed act of seizing, while the middle voice highlights the subject’s direct involvement or self-interest in the action. "Having seized for themselves" preserves both the decisive grasping sense and the reflexive nuance. |
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