Strong’s definition
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
KJV gloss list in the source
hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by)
Derivation recorded by Strong
from G2904 (κράτος);
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