6 occurrences in 12 translations

'Seize' in the Bible

But from the days of John the baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence, and the violent seize on it.

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Coming OfKingship, DivinePursuing ViolenceTimes Of PeopleSuffering

But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.

Verse ConceptsInheritance, MaterialAttempts To Kill Christ

When they sought to seize Him, they feared the people, because they considered Him to be a prophet.

Verse ConceptsMultitudesCrowdsHatredArresting ChristFearing Other PeopleJesus The Prophet

and took counsel together in order that they might seize Jesus by subtlety and kill him;

Verse ConceptsCraftinessPlottingArresting ChristChrist Would Be Killed

Now he that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, he it is: seize him.

Verse ConceptsKissing ChristJudas Betraying ChristArresting ChristSigns Attending Christtraitors

In that hour Jesus said to the crowds, Are ye come out as against a robber with swords and sticks to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye did not seize me.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsUnceasingAlways Being ActiveSitting To TeachChrist TeachingArresting ChristClubsThe Lord As A Thief

Bible Theasaurus

Appropriate (93 instances)
Assume (14 instances)
Attach (19 instances)
Capture (76 instances)
Clutch (1 instance)
Confiscate (13 instances)
Conquer (50 instances)
Usurp (2 instances)

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נשׁא 
Nasha' 
Usage: 16

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