Strong’s definition
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
KJV gloss list in the source
apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take
Derivation recorded by Strong
from G2596 (κατά) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
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