The term "apprehended" in a biblical context often refers to the act of being seized, captured, or taken hold of, both in a physical and spiritual sense. While the specific word "apprehended" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is prevalent throughout Scripture, illustrating both divine intervention and human response.

Biblical Instances and Themes

1. Divine Apprehension: One of the most profound examples of apprehension is found in the Apostle Paul's writings. In Philippians 3:12 , Paul states, "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." Here, the idea of being "taken hold of" by Christ signifies a divine apprehension, where Christ seizes the believer for a purpose, calling them into a transformative relationship and mission.

2. Human Apprehension of God: The reciprocal aspect of apprehension is the believer's pursuit of God. In the same passage, Paul expresses his desire to "press on" to apprehend the fullness of life in Christ. This reflects the believer's active role in seeking to grasp the depth of their calling and relationship with God.

3. Apprehension in Trials: The Bible also depicts apprehension in the context of trials and persecution. In Acts 12:4 , Peter is apprehended and imprisoned by Herod, illustrating the physical capture of believers for their faith. This event underscores the reality of opposition faced by early Christians and the miraculous deliverance that often followed, as seen in Peter's subsequent release by an angel of the Lord.

4. Spiritual Warfare: Apprehension can also be understood in the context of spiritual warfare. Believers are called to "take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:5). This form of apprehension involves a mental and spiritual discipline, where believers actively seize and align their thoughts with the truth of God's Word.

5. Redemption and Restoration: The concept of apprehension is closely linked to themes of redemption and restoration. God apprehends individuals not only to save them but to restore them to their intended purpose. This is evident in the account of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10), where Jesus apprehends Zacchaeus' attention and heart, leading to his repentance and restitution.

Theological Implications

Theologically, apprehension highlights the sovereignty of God in initiating a relationship with humanity. It emphasizes God's active role in drawing individuals to Himself and the responsibility of believers to respond to His call. This dynamic interaction between divine sovereignty and human responsibility is a cornerstone of Christian faith, illustrating the depth of God's grace and the transformative power of His love.

In summary, the concept of apprehension in the Bible encompasses both divine initiative and human response, manifesting in various forms such as spiritual pursuit, trials, and redemption. It serves as a reminder of God's relentless pursuit of His people and the believer's call to actively engage in their faith journey.(imp. & p. p.) of Apprehend.1491. eidos -- appearance, fashion, shape, sight.
... or (J. Thayer). 1491 () emphasizes "what " () before mentally or spiritually
apprehended. See 1492 (, ). : 1491 ("visible appearance ...
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423. anepilemptos -- without reproach
... 423 (from 1 "not" and 1949 , "") - properly, not apprehended (found wrong)
when censured or attacked, ie without blame in light of the . ...
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Innocent Alypius, Being Apprehended as a Thief, is Set at Liberty ...
... Book VI. Chapter IX."Innocent Alypius, Being Apprehended as a Thief,
is Set at Liberty by the Cleverness of an Architect. 14. ...
/.../chapter ix innocent alypius being apprehended.htm

Argument. --When the Saints were Apprehended, St. Perpetua ...
... Chapter I."Argument."When the Saints Were Apprehended, St. Perpetua
Successfully Resisted Her Father's Pleading, Was Baptized ...
/.../chapter i argument when the saints were.htm

Those who have Fled and Been Apprehended, or have Been Betrayed by ...
... Canon III. Those who have fled and been apprehended, or have been betrayed
by their servants? Those who have fled and been apprehended ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon iii those who have.htm

His Arrival in Apulia, Venice, Ferrara, and Genoa --He is ...
... CHAPTER V HIS ARRIVAL IN APULIA, VENICE, FERRARA, AND GENOA"HE IS APPREHENDED AS
A SPY"HE IS DESPISED AS A FOOL"HIS STUDIES AT BARCELONA AND ALCALA. ...
/.../loyola/the autobiography of st ignatius/chapter v his arrival in.htm

That the Peace of those who Serve God Cannot in this Mortal Life ...
... Book XIX. Chapter 27."That the Peace of Those Who Serve God Cannot in This
Mortal Life Be Apprehended in Its Perfection. But the ...
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Whether the Sensitive and Intellectual Appetites are Distinct ...
... by accidental differences, as we have seen above ([655]Q[77], A[3]). But it is
accidental to the appetible object whether it be apprehended by the sense or by ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the sensitive and intellectual.htm

Whether the True and Being are Convertible Terms?
... Hence the true is based on being, inasmuch as not-being is a kind of logical
being, apprehended, that is, by reason. Reply to Objection ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the true and being.htm

Whether Outward Pain is Greater than Interior Sorrow?
... But outward pain arises from the real conjunction of some contrary; whereas inward
sorrow arises from the apprehended likeness of a contrary. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether outward pain is greater.htm

Whether Evil is the Cause and Object of Hatred?
... So, therefore, in the animal appetite, or in the intellectual appetite, love is
a certain harmony of the appetite with that which is apprehended as suitable ...
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Whether the Will is of Good Only?
... in the nature of things: while the sensitive appetite, as also the intellective
or rational appetite, which we call the will, follows from an apprehended form. ...
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Apprehended (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Apprehended (5 Occurrences). John 1:5 And the light shineth
in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not. (ASV DBY). ...
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Apprehend (7 Occurrences)
... In John 1:5, "The darkness apprehended it not," the Revised Version, margin gives
"overcame not." See COMPREHEND. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Represent (10 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) To bring a sensation of into the mind or sensorium; to cause to
be known, felt, or apprehended; to present. 8. (vt) To form ...
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Quaternions (1 Occurrence)
... Acts 12:4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him
to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring ...
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Zarakes
... According to 1 Esdras 1:38, Joakim apparently apprehended his brother, Zarakes,
and brought him up out of Egypt, whither he must have been previously taken by ...
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Know (8133 Occurrences)
... outward appearances; the intellect connects and reasons about these appearances,
and arrives at general laws or truths; moral truth is apprehended through the ...
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Knowledge
... outward appearances; the intellect connects and reasons about these appearances,
and arrives at general laws or truths; moral truth is apprehended through the ...
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Understand (208 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To have just and adequate ideas of; to apprehended the meaning or intention
of; to have knowledge of; to comprehend; to know; as, to understand a ...
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Unconscious (3 Occurrences)
... as, an unconscious man. 2. (a.) Not known or apprehended by consciousness;
as, an unconscious cerebration. 3. (a.) Having no knowledge ...
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Unknown (15 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Not known; not apprehended. Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. UNKNOWN GOD. un-non', (agnostos theos): In Acts 17:23 (St. ...
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