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αἰχμαλωσία

aichmalōsiacaptivityHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

αἰχμαλωσία -ας, ἡ

(αἰχμάλωτος), [in LXX chiefly for שְׁבִי, גּוֹלָה ;]

captivity (Diod., al.): Revelation 13:10; pl., abstr. for concr., = αἰχμάλωτοι, Ephesians 4:8 (LXX).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. Ephesians 4:8αἰχμαλωσίαν · captives away
    This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”
  2. Revelation 13:10αἰχμαλωσίαν · captivity; αἰχμαλωσίαν · captivity
    “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.