Strong's Number G1949

Transliteration:

epilambanomai{ep-ee-lam-ban'-om-ahee}

Word Origin:

middle voice from 1909 and 2983

TDNT:

4:9,*

Part of Speech:

verb

Usage in the KJV:

take 7, take by 3, catch 2, take on 2, lay hold on 2, take hold of 2, lay hold upon 1

Total: 19

Definition:

to take in addition, to lay hold of, take possession of, overtake, attain, attain to
1. to lay hold of or to seize upon anything with the hands, to take hold of, lay hold of
2. metaph. to rescue one from peril, to help, succour