Definition
ζωγρέω, -ῶ
(ζωός, alive, + ἀγρεύω) [in LXX chiefly for חָיָה hi. ;]
to catch alive, take captive: metaphorically, Luke 5:10; pass., 2 Timothy 2:26 (on the meaning and construction, see Ellic., CGT, in l).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 5:10ζωγρῶν · catch…and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
- 2 Timothy 2:26ἐζωγρημένοι · has taken them captiveThen they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.