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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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Mark 12:13
¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 12:13 · retained source text

¶ And they send vnto him certaine of the Pharises, and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 22 15.

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Historical definitions

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

volume 1, leaf 359, column 2 (main_dictionary)