'Taking' in the Bible

Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.

BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard among the nations.

Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;

I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them.