"captivity, state of captivity; captive multitude, Eph. 4:8; Rev. 13:10*"
Definition and meaning
captivity, state of captivity; captive multitude, Eph. 4:8; Rev. 13:10*
In the original Greek the word is written: αἰχμαλωσία
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of aichmalosia (G161) across the King James Bible.
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
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Common questions
Strong's G161 (aichmalosia) is a Greek word that means: captivity, state of captivity; captive multitude, Eph. 4:8; Rev. 13:10* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word aichmalosia (G161) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G161 is aichmalosia, a Greek word defined as: captivity, state of captivity; captive multitude, Eph. 4:8; Rev. 13:10*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
aichmalosia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.