καταλαμβάνω
From G2596 and G2983; to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively):—apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take.
Outline
- to lay hold of
- to lay hold of so as to make one's own, to obtain, attain to, to make one's own, to take into one's self, appropriate
- to seize upon, take possession of
- of evils overtaking one, of the last day overtaking the wicked with destruction, of a demon about to torment one
- in a good sense, of Christ by his holy power and influence laying hold of the human mind and will, in order to prompt and govern it
- to detect, catch
- to lay hold of with the mind
- to understand, perceive, learn, comprehend