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ἅλωσις

halōsiscaptureHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

ἅλωσις, -εως, ἡ

(ἁλίσκομαι), [in LXX: Jeremiah 50:46 (תָּפַשׂ ni.)* ;]

a taking, capture: 2 Peter 2:12.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

1 total
  1. 2 Peter 2:12ἅλωσιν · to be captured
    These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.