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θηρεύω
thēreuō
G2340
G:V Greek

to hunt/catch

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thereuo describes seeking to catch something from a person's speech in Luke 11:54.

Its attested use describes an attempt to catch something from a person's mouth while lying in wait.

Senses in use

  1. Seeking to catch speech · dominant

    In Luke 11:54, the aorist active infinitive occurs with people lying in wait; the APB renders the clause "to catch something from his mouth."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 11:54, the APB presents the action as "to catch something from his mouth." This wording confirms the clause's overall action rather than isolating a precise English equivalent.

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