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It appears in various contexts, ranging from divine intervention to human actions, and is used both literally and metaphorically. Old Testament Usage In the Old Testament, "seize" is frequently associated with military conquests and divine judgment. For example, in <a href="/deuteronomy/7-2.htm">Deuteronomy 7:2</a>, the Israelites are commanded to "seize" the land of the Canaanites as part of God's promise to Abraham: "and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you and you have defeated them, then you must devote them to complete destruction." Here, seizing the land is an act of obedience to God's command. The term is also used in the context of divine retribution. In <a href="/job/18-9.htm">Job 18:9</a>, Bildad describes the fate of the wicked: "A trap seizes him by the heel; a snare grips him." This imagery illustrates the sudden and inescapable nature of God's judgment. New Testament Usage In the New Testament, "seize" often appears in narratives involving the arrest of Jesus and the apostles. In <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Matthew 26:50</a>, during the betrayal of Jesus, it is written: "Friend," Jesus replied, "do what you came for." Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him." This act of seizing is pivotal in the Passion narrative, marking the beginning of Jesus' path to crucifixion. The term is also used metaphorically to describe spiritual vigilance. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:4</a>, Paul warns believers: "But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief." Here, the idea of being "seized" by the day of the Lord underscores the need for readiness and spiritual alertness. Theological Implications The concept of seizing in the Bible often reflects themes of authority, control, and divine sovereignty. When God commands the Israelites to seize the Promised Land, it signifies His authority over nations and His faithfulness to His covenant. Conversely, when individuals or groups seize others, it can highlight human sinfulness and the misuse of power, as seen in the arrest of Jesus. In a spiritual sense, believers are called to seize opportunities for righteousness and to be vigilant against spiritual complacency. The metaphorical use of "seize" in the New Testament encourages Christians to live in anticipation of Christ's return, maintaining a posture of readiness and faithfulness. Conclusion The term "seize" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from physical capture to spiritual readiness. It serves as a reminder of God's ultimate authority and the call for believers to live with intentionality and vigilance in their faith journey.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (v. t.) To take or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.2. (v. t.) To take possession of by force.3. (v. t.) To invade suddenly; to take sudden hold of; to come upon suddenly; as, a fever seizes a patient.4. (v. t.) To take possession of by virtue of a warrant or other legal authority; as, the sheriff seized the debtor's goods.5. (v. t.) To fasten; to fix.6. (v. t.) To grasp with the mind; to comprehend fully and distinctly; as, to seize an idea.7. (v. t.) To bind or fasten together with a lashing of small stuff, as yarn or marline; as, to seize ropes.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/726.htm">726. harpazo -- to seize, catch up, snatch away</a> ... to seize, catch up, snatch away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: harpazo Phonetic Spelling: (har-pad'-zo) Short Definition: I seize, snatch, obtain by ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/726.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4884.htm">4884. sunarpazo -- to seize and carry away</a> ... to seize and carry away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunarpazo Phonetic Spelling: (soon-ar-pad'-zo) Short Definition: I seize, drag by force Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4884.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2638.htm">2638. katalambano -- to lay hold of, seize</a> ... to lay hold of, seize. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katalambano Phonetic Spelling: (kat-al-am-ban'-o) Short Definition: I seize tight hold of, overtake ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2638.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/2902.htm">2902. krateo -- to be strong, rule</a> ... I hold, hold fast. Cognate: 2902 -- to place under one's grasp (seize hold of, put under control). See 2904 (). Word Origin from ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2902.htm - 9k<a href="/greek/1949.htm">1949. epilambanomai -- to lay hold of</a> ... to lay hold of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epilambanomai Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-lam-ban'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I seize, take hold of ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1949.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/2510.htm">2510. kathapto -- to lay hold of</a> ... Transliteration: kathapto Phonetic Spelling: (kath-ap'-to) Short Definition: I lay hold of, fasten on to Definition: I lay hold of, fasten on to, seize, attack ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2510.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4815.htm">4815. sullambano -- to collect, ie to take, by impl. to take part ...</a> ... to conceive. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sullambano Phonetic Spelling: (sool-lam-ban'-o) Short Definition: I seize, apprehend, become pregnant ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4815.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4023.htm">4023. periecho -- to surround</a> ... to surround. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: periecho Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-ekh'-o) Short Definition: I contain, seize Definition: (a) I contain (of ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4023.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4084.htm">4084. piazo -- to lay hold of, to take</a> ... Word Origin a late form of piezo Definition to lay hold of, to take NASB Word Usage caught (2), seize (6), seized (3), seizing (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4084.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/725.htm">725. harpagmos -- the act of seizing or the thing seized</a> ... of eager desire, a prize. Cognate: 725 -- to seize, especially by an display of force. See 726 (). Word Origin from harpazo Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/725.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3451.htm">3451. yeshimah -- let death seize</a> ... 3450, 3451. yeshimah. 3452 . let death seize. Transliteration: yeshimah Phonetic Spelling: (yesh-ee-maw') Short Definition: death. ... let death seize ... /hebrew/3451.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/2414.htm">2414. chataph -- to catch, seize</a> ... 2413, 2414. chataph. 2415 . to catch, seize. Transliteration: chataph Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-taf') Short Definition: catch. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/2414.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/1497.htm">1497. gazal -- to tear away, seize, rob</a> ... 1496, 1497. gazal. 1498 . to tear away, seize, rob. Transliteration: gazal Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-zal') Short Definition: robbed. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/1497.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7059.htm">7059. qamat -- to seize</a> ... 7058, 7059. qamat. 7060 . to seize. Transliteration: qamat Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-mat') Short Definition: shriveled. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/7059.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/2862.htm">2862. chathaph -- to seize, snatch away</a> ... 2861, 2862. chathaph. 2863 . to seize, snatch away. Transliteration: chathaph Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-thaf') Short Definition: away. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/2862.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm">3920. lakad -- to capture, seize, take</a> ... 3919c, 3920. lakad. 3921 . to capture, seize, take. Transliteration: lakad Phonetic Spelling: (law-kad') Short Definition: captured. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/3920.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm">2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen</a> ... 1), recovered (1), rely (1), repair (12), repaired (14), repairers (1), repairing (1), resist (1), resolutely (2), retain (1), retained (1), seize (4), seized ... /hebrew/2388.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm">3423. yarash -- to take possession of, inherit, dispossess</a> ... as an inheritance (1), makes poor (1), new owners (1), occupy (1), possess (88), possessed (13), possession (2), receive (1), ruler* (1), seize (1), supplants ... /hebrew/3423.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/962.htm">962. bazaz -- to spoil, plunder</a> ... 1), despoiled (1), looted (3), pillage (1), plunder (11), plunder of those who plundered (1), plundered (6), plunderers (1), prey (2), seize (4), seize the ... /hebrew/962.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm">3947. laqach -- to take</a> ... marries (1), marry (5), obtain (1), placed (2), procured (2), put (1), raise (3), receive (20), received (12), receives (3), receiving (1), seize (3), seized (2 ... /hebrew/3947.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_of_saint_augustine/chapter_xxi_most_eagerly_then.htm">Most Eagerly Then did I Seize that Venerable Writing of Thy Spirit ...</a> ... Book VII Chapter XXI Most eagerly then did I seize that venerable writing of Thy Spirit? Most eagerly then did I seize that venerable ... /.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xxi most eagerly then.htm<a href="/library/leo/writings_of_leo_the_great/chapter_viii_of_those_who.htm">Of those who Covet Pre-Eminence, and Seize on the Language of the ...</a> ... Of those who covet pre-eminence, and seize on the language of the Apostle to serve the purpose of their own cupidity. But for the ... /.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter viii of those who.htm<a href="/library/leo/writings_of_leo_the_great/chapter_xx_how_to_be.htm">How to be Admonished are those who Give Away what is their Own ...</a> ... How to be admonished are those who give away what is their own, and those who seize what belongs to others. (Admonition 21.) Differently ... //christianbookshelf.org/leo/writings of leo the great/chapter xx how to be.htm<a href="/library/archelaus/the_acts_of_the_disputation_with_the_heresiarch_manes/55_on_hearing_this_the.htm">5Hearing This, the Multitude Wished to Seize Manes and Hand Him ...</a> ... 55 On hearing this, the multitude wished to seize Manes and hand him over to the? On hearing this, the multitude wished to seize ... /.../55 on hearing this the.htm<a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/27_are_then_your_deities.htm">Are Then Your Deities Carried Off by Force, and do they Seize by ...</a> ... Book V. 27 Are then your deities carried off by force, and do they seize by violence? Are then your deities carried off by force ... /.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/27 are then your deities.htm<a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/canon_xvi_if_any_bishop.htm">If any Bishop Without a See Shall Throw Himself Upon a Vacant ...</a> ... Canon XVI. If any bishop without a see shall throw himself upon a vacant church and seize? If any bishop without a see shall throw ... /.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xvi if any bishop.htm<a href="/library/leo/writings_of_leo_the_great/chapter_xxv_how_those_are.htm">How those are to be Admonished who Decline the Office of Preaching ...</a> ... How those are to be admonished who decline the office of preaching out of too great humility, and those who seize on it with precipitate haste. ... /.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter xxv how those are.htm<a href="/library/augustine/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_john/tractate_xxv_john_chapter_vi.htm">John Chapter vi. 15-44</a> ... marveled and said that He was a great prophet that came into the world, then follows this: "When Jesus therefore knew that they came to seize Him, and to make ... /.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate xxv john chapter vi.htm<a href="/library/wesley/the_journal_of_john_wesley/wesley_seized_for_a_soldier.htm">Wesley Seized for a Soldier</a> ... A second (gentleman, so called) soon came after, if possible more furious than he, and ordered his men to seize on some others, Mr. Shepherd in particular. ... /.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesley seized for a soldier.htm<a href="/library/leo/writings_of_leo_the_great/chapter_xxi_how_those_are.htm">How those are to be Admonished who Desire not the Things of Others ...</a> ... How those are to be admonished who desire not the things of others, but keep their own; and those who give of their own, yet seize on those of others. ... /.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter xxi how those are.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/seize.htm">Seize (91 Occurrences)</a> ... 5. (vt) To fasten; to fix. 6. (vt) To grasp with the mind; to comprehend fully and distinctly; as, to seize an idea. ...Seize (91 Occurrences). ... /s/seize.htm - 34k<a href="/topical/t/take.htm">Take (11064 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (vt) In an active sense; To lay hold of; to seize with the hands, or otherwise; to grasp; to get into one's hold or possession; to procure; to seize and ... /t/take.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/c/catch.htm">Catch (46 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (vt) To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball. ... /c/catch.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/s/snatch.htm">Snatch (14 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony; as, to snatch a loaf or a kiss. 2. (n.) To seize and transport away; to rap. ... /s/snatch.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/t/tried.htm">Tried (96 Occurrences)</a> ... (WEY). Matthew 21:46 When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet. (See RSV). ... /t/tried.htm - 33k<a href="/topical/c/capture.htm">Capture (53 Occurrences)</a> ... 4. (vt) To seize or take possession of by force, surprise, or stratagem; to overcome and hold; to secure by effort. Multi-Version Concordance ... /c/capture.htm - 23k<a href="/topical/s/seizes.htm">Seizes (16 Occurrences)</a> ... (WEY NAS RSV NIV). Exodus 15:15 Then have chiefs of Edom been troubled: Mighty ones of Moab -- Trembling doth seize them! Melted have all inhabitants of Canaan! ... /s/seizes.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/s/sought.htm">Sought (199 Occurrences)</a> ... Matthew 21:46 When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet. (WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS). ... /s/sought.htm - 37k<a href="/topical/s/seeking.htm">Seeking (182 Occurrences)</a> ... days. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might seize him by subtlety and kill him. (DBY YLT NAS RSV). Mark ... /s/seeking.htm - 35k<a href="/topical/u/unleavened.htm">Unleavened (51 Occurrences)</a> ... 14:1 It was now two days before the feast of the Passover and the unleavened bread, and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might seize him by ... /u/unleavened.htm - 24k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/King-of-the-North.html">Who is the king of the North in Daniel 11? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/King-of-the-South.html">Who is the king of the South in Daniel 11? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/carpe-diem.html">Is carpe diem something a Christian should live by? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/seize.htm">Seize: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Seize (91 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/11-12.htm">Matthew 11:12</a> 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. (DBY)<a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Matthew 12:29</a> Or else, how can one enter into a strong man's house, and seize his goods, except he shall first bind the strong man? and then he will plunder his house. (WBS)<a href="/matthew/21-38.htm">Matthew 21:38</a> But the farmers, when they saw the son, said among themselves,'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, and seize his inheritance.' (WEB KJV WBS NAS)<a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46</a> When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet. (WEB NAS)<a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4</a> and took counsel together in order that they might seize Jesus by subtlety and kill him; (DBY NAS)<a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Matthew 26:48</a> Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him." (WEB DBY NAS RSV)<a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Matthew 26:55</a> In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, "Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn't arrest me. (WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV)<a href="/mark/3-21.htm">Mark 3:21</a> When his friends heard it, they went out to seize him: for they said, "He is insane." (WEB WEY RSV)<a href="/mark/3-27.htm">Mark 3:27</a> No man can enter into a strong man's house, and seize his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will plunder his house. (WBS)<a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Mark 9:18</a> and wherever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and wastes away. I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they weren't able." (Root in WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/12-12.htm">Mark 12:12</a> They tried to seize him, but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him, and went away. (WEB WEY NAS)<a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Mark 14:1</a> It was now two days before the feast of the Passover and the unleavened bread, and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might seize him by deception, and kill him. (WEB WEY DBY NAS)<a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Mark 14:44</a> Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, "Whoever I will kiss, that is he. Seize him, and lead him away safely." (WEB DBY NAS RSV)<a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Mark 14:48</a> Jesus answered them, "Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me? (WEB ASV)<a href="/mark/14-49.htm">Mark 14:49</a> Day after day I used to be among you in the Temple teaching, and you never seized me. But this is happening in order that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.' (Root in WEY DBY NAS RSV)<a href="/mark/14-51.htm">Mark 14:51</a> And a certain young man followed him with a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men seize him; (DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a> Jesus therefore knowing that they were going to come and seize him, that they might make him king, departed again to the mountain himself alone. (DBY)<a href="/john/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a> They were seeking, therefore, to seize him, and no one laid the hand on him, because his hour had not yet come, (YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/john/7-32.htm">John 7:32</a> The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him, and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to arrest him. (See NAS)<a href="/john/7-44.htm">John 7:44</a> And certain of them were willing to seize him, but no one laid hands on him; (YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28</a> and I give them life eternal; and they shall never perish, and no one shall seize them out of my hand. (DBY)<a href="/john/10-29.htm">John 10:29</a> My Father who has given them to me is greater than all, and no one can seize out of the hand of my Father. (DBY)<a href="/john/10-39.htm">John 10:39</a> They sought again to seize him, and he went out of their hand. (WEB YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/john/11-57.htm">John 11:57</a> Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had commanded that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it, that they might seize him. (WEB YLT NAS)<a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Acts 12:3</a> When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread. (WEB WEY ASV NIV)<a href="/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17</a> For if, through the transgression of the one individual, Death made use of the one individual to seize the sovereignty, all the more shall those who receive God's overflowing grace and gift of righteousness reign as kings in Life through the one individual, Jesus Christ. (WEY)<a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">2 Corinthians 11:32</a> In Damascus the ethnarch of Aretas the king was watching the city of the Damascenes, wishing to seize me, (YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a> Pray with unceasing prayer and entreaty on every fitting occasion in the Spirit, and be always on the alert to seize opportunities for doing so, with unwearied persistence and entreaty on behalf of all God's people, (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a> that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us. (See RSV)<a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Revelation 3:11</a> I am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown. (See RSV)<a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Genesis 43:18</a> The men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, "Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time, we're brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, attack us, and seize us as slaves, along with our donkeys." (WEB RSV NIV)<a href="/exodus/12-21.htm">Exodus 12:21</a> And Moses called all the elders of Israel, and said to them, Seize and take yourselves lambs for your families, and kill the passover. (DBY)<a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a> Then the princes of Edom were amazed; The mighty men of Moab, trembling hath seized them; All the inhabitants of Canaan melted away. (Root in DBY YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/exodus/22-6.htm">Exodus 22:6</a> if fire break out, And seize the thorns, And the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field be consumed, he that kindled the fire shall fully make it good. (DBY)<a href="/deuteronomy/20-14.htm">Deuteronomy 20:14</a> Only, the women, and the infants, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, all its spoil, thou dost seize for thyself, and thou hast eaten the spoil of thine enemies which Jehovah thy God hath given to thee. (YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19</a> then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out to the elders of his city, and to the gate of his place; (See NAS)<a href="/deuteronomy/25-11.htm">Deuteronomy 25:11</a> When men fight together one with another, and the wife of the one come near to rescue her husband out of the hand of him that smiteth him, and stretch out her hand, and seize him by his secret parts, (DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/joshua/8-7.htm">Joshua 8:7</a> Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand. (KJV WBS RSV)<a href="/judges/1-6.htm">Judges 1:6</a> And Adoni-Bezek fleeth, and they pursue after him, and seize him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes, (YLT)<a href="/judges/7-24.htm">Judges 7:24</a> And Gideon sent messengers throughout all the hill country of E'phraim, saying, "Come down against the Mid'ianites and seize the waters against them, as far as Beth-bar'ah, and also the Jordan." So all the men of E'phraim were called out, and they seized the waters as far as Beth-bar'ah, and also the Jordan. (DBY RSV NIV)<a href="/judges/12-6.htm">Judges 12:6</a> they said to him, "Then say Shibboleth," and he said, "Sibboleth," for he could not pronounce it right; then they seized him and slew him at the fords of the Jordan. And there fell at that time forty-two thousand of the E'phraimites. (Root in DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Judges 16:21</a> And the Philistines seized him and gouged out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with bronze fetters; and he ground at the mill in the prison. (Root in DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/judges/21-21.htm">Judges 21:21</a> and watch; if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in the dances, then come out of the vineyards and seize each man his wife from the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin. (DBY RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26</a> Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men surrounded David and his men to take them. (See NAS)<a href="/2_samuel/2-21.htm">2 Samuel 2:21</a> And Abner saith to him, 'Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and seize for thee one of the youths, and take to thee his armour;' and Asahel hath not been willing to turn aside from after him. (YLT RSV)<a href="/1_kings/13-4.htm">1 Kings 13:4</a> It happened, when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Bethel, that Jeroboam put out his hand from the altar, saying, "Seize him!" His hand, which he put out against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back again to himself. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm">1 Kings 18:40</a> Elijah said to them, "Seize the prophets of Baal! Don't let one of them escape!" They seized them. Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and killed them there. (WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_kings/20-6.htm">1 Kings 20:6</a> but I will send my servants to you tomorrow about this time, and they shall search your house, and the houses of your servants; and it shall be, that whatever is pleasant in your eyes, they shall put it in their hand, and take it away."'" (See NIV)<a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm">1 Kings 22:26</a> The king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son. (See RSV)<a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">2 Kings 6:13</a> He said, "Go and see where he is, that I may send and get him." It was told him, saying, "Behold, he is in Dothan." (See RSV)<a href="/2_kings/25-6.htm">2 Kings 25:6</a> and they seize the king, and bring him up unto the king of Babylon, to Riblah, and they speak with him -- judgment. (YLT)<a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">1 Chronicles 7:21</a> and Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath who were born in the land killed, because they came down to take away their livestock. (See NIV)<a href="/1_chronicles/13-9.htm">1 Chronicles 13:9</a> And they come in unto the threshing-floor of Chidon, and Uzza putteth forth his hand to seize the ark, for the oxen were released, (YLT)<a href="/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25</a> The king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son; (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">2 Chronicles 25:13</a> And the sons of the troop that Amaziah hath sent back from going with him to battle -- they rush against cities of Judah, from Samaria even unto Beth-Horon, and smite of them three thousand, and seize much prey. (YLT)<a href="/esther/3-13.htm">Esther 3:13</a> and letters to be sent by the hand of the runners unto all provinces of the king, to cut off, to slay, and to destroy all the Jews, from young even unto old, infant and women, on one day, on the thirteenth of the twelfth month -- it 'is' the month of Adar -- and their spoil to seize, (YLT NAS)<a href="/job/3-6.htm">Job 3:6</a> As for that night, let thick darkness seize on it. Let it not rejoice among the days of the year. Let it not come into the number of the months. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/18-9.htm">Job 18:9</a> Seize on the heel doth a gin, Prevail over him do the designing. (YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/24-2.htm">Job 24:2</a> There are people who remove the landmarks. They violently take away flocks, and feed them. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/job/30-16.htm">Job 30:16</a> And now, in me my soul poureth itself out, Seize me do days of affliction. (YLT NAS)<a href="/job/36-17.htm">Job 36:17</a> "But you are full of the judgment of the wicked. Judgment and justice take hold of you. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/10-9.htm">Psalms 10:9</a> He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless, when he draws him in his net. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalms 21:8</a> Your hand will find out all of your enemies. Your right hand will find out those who hate you. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/55-15.htm">Psalms 55:15</a> Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them. (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/psalms/69-24.htm">Psalms 69:24</a> Pour upon them Thine indignation, And the fierceness of Thine anger doth seize them. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/71-11.htm">Psalms 71:11</a> Saying, God hath forsaken him; pursue and seize him, for there is none to deliver. (DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/109-8.htm">Psalms 109:8</a> Let his days be few. Let another take his office. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/109-11.htm">Psalms 109:11</a> Let the creditor seize all that he has. Let strangers plunder the fruit of his labor. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/137-9.htm">Psalms 137:9</a> O the happiness of him who doth seize, And hath dashed thy sucklings on the rock! (YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/songs/2-15.htm">Song of Songs 2:15</a> Seize ye for us foxes, Little foxes -- destroyers of vineyards, Even our sweet-smelling vineyards. (YLT)<a href="/isaiah/5-29.htm">Isaiah 5:29</a> Their roaring will be like a lioness. They will roar like young lions. Yes, they shall roar, and seize their prey and carry it off, and there will be no one to deliver. (WEB YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Isaiah 10:6</a> I will send him against a hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge; to take the spoil, and to seize the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets. (DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/13-8.htm">Isaiah 13:8</a> They will be dismayed. Pangs and sorrows will seize them. They will be in pain like a woman in labor. They will look in amazement one at another. Their faces will be faces of flame. (WEB RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/21-3.htm">Isaiah 21:3</a> Therefore filled have been my loins 'with' great pain, Pangs have seized me as pangs of a travailing woman, I have been bent down by hearing, I have been troubled by seeing. (Root in YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/22-17.htm">Isaiah 22:17</a> See, O strong man, the Lord will send you violently away, gripping you with force, (See RSV)<a href="/isaiah/28-19.htm">Isaiah 28:19</a> As often as it passes through, it will seize you; for morning by morning it will pass through, by day and by night; and it will be nothing but terror to understand the message." (WEB NAS)<a href="/jeremiah/12-14.htm">Jeremiah 12:14</a> Thus says Yahweh against all my evil neighbors, who touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit: behold, I will pluck them up from off their land, and will pluck up the house of Judah from among them. (See NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/13-21.htm">Jeremiah 13:21</a> What dost thou say, when He looketh after thee? And thou -- thou hast taught them 'to be' over thee -- leaders for head? Do not pangs seize thee as a travailing woman? (YLT)<a href="/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26</a> The king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet; but Yahweh hid them. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/jeremiah/50-42.htm">Jeremiah 50:42</a> Bow and halbert they seize, Cruel 'are' they, and they have no mercy, Their voice as a sea soundeth, and on horses they ride, Set in array as a man for battle, Against thee, O daughter of Babylon. (YLT NAS)<a href="/ezekiel/23-25.htm">Ezekiel 23:25</a> I will set my jealousy against you, and they shall deal with you in fury; they shall take away your nose and your ears; and your residue shall fall by the sword: they shall take your sons and your daughters; and your residue shall be devoured by the fire. (See RSV)<a href="/ezekiel/29-19.htm">Ezekiel 29:19</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will give the land of Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall carry away her multitude, and seize her spoil, and take her prey; and it shall be the wages for his army. (DBY NAS)<a href="/ezekiel/38-13.htm">Ezekiel 38:13</a> Sheba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the young lions thereof, shall say unto thee, Art thou come to seize a spoil? hast thou gathered thine assemblage to take a prey? to carry away silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize a great spoil? (DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/39-10.htm">Ezekiel 39:10</a> so that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut down any out of the forests; for they shall make fires of the weapons; and they shall plunder those who plundered them, and rob those who robbed them, says the Lord Yahweh. (See NAS)<a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Daniel 11:21</a> In his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom: but he shall come in time of security, and shall obtain the kingdom by flatteries. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/amos/9-3.htm">Amos 9:3</a> Though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will search and take them out there; and though they be hid from my sight in the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent, and it will bite them. (See NIV)<a href="/obadiah/1-13.htm">Obadiah 1:13</a> Don't enter into the gate of my people in the day of their calamity. Don't look down on their affliction in the day of their calamity, neither seize their wealth on the day of their calamity. (WEB NIV)<a href="/micah/2-2.htm">Micah 2:2</a> They covet fields, and seize them; and houses, and take them away: and they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage. (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/nahum/2-9.htm">Nahum 2:9</a> Seize ye silver, seize ye gold, And there is no end to the prepared things, 'To' the abundance of all desirable vessels. (YLT)<a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Habakkuk 1:6</a> For, behold, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling places that are not theirs. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/zechariah/14-13.htm">Zechariah 14:13</a> And it hath come to pass, in that day, A great destruction 'from' Jehovah is among them, And they have seized each the hand of his neighbour, And gone up hath his hand against the hand of his neighbour. 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