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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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Exodus 22:6
¶ If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.
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1611 witness · Exodus 22:6 · retained source text

¶ If fire breake out, and catch in thornes, so that the stackes of corne, or the standing corne, or the field be consumed therewith; hee that kindled the fire, shall surely make restitution.

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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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