θηρεύω
thēreuō
G2340
G:V
Greek
to hunt/catch
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Language
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
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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.