Strong’s definition
to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
KJV gloss list in the source
catch, lay hold (up-)on, take (by, hold of, on)
Derivation recorded by Strong
middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
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