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catch

Meaning of “catch”

To seize, capture, take hold of, or ensnare; to fasten upon words or speech; or, of fire, to take or communicate flame.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences14 verses10 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 22:6

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2 Kings 7:12
¶ And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now shew you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we be hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 7:12 · retained source text

¶ And the king arose in the night, and said vnto his seruants, I will now shew you what the Syrians haue done to vs: They know that we be hungrie, therefore are they gone out of the camp, to hide themselues in the field, saying; When they come out of the citie, we shal catch them aliue, and get into the citie.

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Historical definitions

To seize, take hold of, capture, ensnare, or intercept; of fire, to communicate or take flame.

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