The term "captureth" is an archaic form of the verb "capture," often found in older translations of the Bible. It denotes the act of taking or seizing something by force, whether it be a city, a person, or an object. In the context of the Bible, capturing often involves military conquests, spiritual victories, or the overcoming of personal struggles.

Biblical Context and Usage:

1. Military Conquests:
The concept of capturing is frequently associated with the Israelites' military campaigns in the Old Testament. For example, the conquest of Canaan involved capturing numerous cities as the Israelites, under God's command, took possession of the Promised Land. In Joshua 6:20 , the fall of Jericho is described: "So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. When the people heard the sound of the trumpet, they shouted with a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight ahead, and they captured the city."

2. Spiritual Victories:
Beyond physical conquests, the Bible also speaks of capturing thoughts and imaginations in a spiritual sense. In 2 Corinthians 10:5 , the Apostle Paul writes, "We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." This passage emphasizes the importance of controlling one's mind and aligning it with the teachings of Christ, highlighting a form of spiritual warfare.

3. Personal Struggles:
The notion of capturing can also be applied to personal struggles and the pursuit of righteousness. Proverbs 16:32 states, "He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city." This proverb underscores the value of self-control and the inner victory over one's emotions, suggesting that mastering oneself is a greater achievement than any external conquest.

Theological Implications:

The act of capturing, whether in a physical or spiritual sense, often involves divine intervention or guidance. In the Old Testament, the Israelites' victories were attributed to God's favor and power. Similarly, spiritual victories are seen as possible through the strength and wisdom provided by the Holy Spirit. The concept of capturing, therefore, is deeply intertwined with themes of obedience, faith, and reliance on God's sovereignty.

Moral and Ethical Considerations:

From a moral standpoint, the Bible presents capturing as an act that should align with God's will and purposes. The Israelites' conquests were justified as part of God's plan to establish a holy nation. In contrast, capturing for selfish or unjust reasons is condemned. The ethical dimension of capturing is further explored in the New Testament, where believers are called to capture thoughts and desires that are contrary to God's will, emphasizing the importance of purity and holiness in the Christian life.

In summary, "captureth" in the biblical sense encompasses a range of meanings from physical conquests to spiritual victories, each with significant theological and moral implications. The term serves as a reminder of the power of God in achieving victory and the responsibility of believers to align their actions and thoughts with divine principles.Captureth (24 Occurrences)

Numbers 32:41
And Jair son of Manasseh hath gone and captureth their towns, and calleth them 'Towns of Jair;'
(YLT)

Numbers 32:42
and Nobah hath gone and captureth Kenath, and its villages, and calleth it Nobah, by his own name.
(YLT)

Joshua 7:17
and he bringeth near the family of Judah, and he captureth the family of the Zarhite; and he bringeth near the family of the Zarhite by men, and Zabdi is captured;
(YLT)

Joshua 10:32
And Jehovah giveth Lachish into the hand of Israel, and it captureth it on the second day, and smiteth it by the mouth of the sword, and every person who 'is' in it, according to all that it did to Libnah.
(YLT)

Joshua 11:10
And Joshua turneth back at that time, and captureth Hazor, and its king he hath smitten by the sword; for Hazor formerly 'is' head of all these kingdoms;
(YLT)

Judges 1:18
And Judah captureth Gaza and its border, and Askelon and its border, and Ekron and its border;
(YLT)

Judges 8:12
and Zebab and Zalmunna flee, and he pursueth after them, and captureth the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and all the camp he hath caused to tremble.
(YLT)

Judges 8:14
and captureth a young man of the men of Succoth, and asketh him, and he describeth unto him the heads of Succoth, and its elders -- seventy and seven men.
(YLT)

Judges 9:45
and Abimelech hath fought against the city all that day, and captureth the city, and the people who 'are' in it he hath slain, and he breaketh down the city, and soweth it 'with' salt.
(YLT)

Judges 9:50
And Abimelech goeth unto Thebez, and encampeth against Thebez, and captureth it,
(YLT)

Judges 12:5
And Gilead captureth the passages of the Jordan to Ephraim, and it hath been, when 'any of' the fugitives of Ephraim say, 'Let me pass over,' and the men of Gilead say to him, 'An Ephramite thou?' and he saith, 'No;'
(YLT)

2 Samuel 5:7
And David captureth the fortress of Zion, it 'is' the city of David.
(YLT)

2 Samuel 8:4
and David captureth from him a thousand and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and David destroyeth utterly the whole of the charioteers, only he leaveth of them a hundred charioteers.
(YLT)

2 Samuel 12:26
And Joab fighteth against Rabbah of the Bene-Ammon, and captureth the royal city,
(YLT)

2 Samuel 12:29
And David gathereth all the people, and goeth to Rabbah, and fighteth against it, and captureth it;
(YLT)

2 Kings 12:17
Then go up doth Hazael king of Aram, and fighteth against Gath, and captureth it, and Hazael setteth his face to go up against Jerusalem;
(YLT)

2 Kings 18:10
and they capture it at the end of three years; in the sixth year of Hezekiah -- it 'is' the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel -- hath Samaria been captureth,
(YLT)

1 Chronicles 11:5
And the inhabitants of Jebus say to David, 'Thou dost not come in hither;' and David captureth the fortress of Zion -- it 'is' the city of David.
(YLT)

1 Chronicles 18:4
and David captureth from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and David destroyeth utterly all the chariots, and leaveth of them a hundred chariots 'only'.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 12:4
and he captureth the cities of the bulwarks that 'are' to Judah, and cometh in unto Jerusalem.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 13:19
And Abijah pursueth after Jeroboam, and captureth from him cities, Beth-El and its small towns, and Jeshanah and its small towns, and Ephraim and its small towns.
(YLT)

Isaiah 20:1
In the year of the coming in of Tartan to Ashdod, when Sargon king of Asshur sendeth him, and he fighteth against Ashdod, and captureth it,
(YLT)

Amos 3:5
Doth a bird fall into a snare of the earth, And there is no gin for it? Doth a snare go up from the ground, And prey it captureth not?
(YLT)

Habakkuk 1:10
And at kings it doth scoff, And princes 'are' a laughter to it, At every fenced place it doth laugh, And it heapeth up dust, and captureth it.
(YLT)

Captureth (24 Occurrences)
...Captureth (24 Occurrences). Numbers 32:41 And Jair son of Manasseh hath gone and
captureth their towns, and calleth them 'Towns of Jair;' (YLT). ...
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Fighteth (23 Occurrences)
... days. (KJV JPS ASV WBS). 2 Samuel 12:26 And Joab fighteth against Rabbah
of the Bene-Ammon, and captureth the royal city, (YLT). 2 ...
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Captured (143 Occurrences)
... Numbers 32:41 And Jair son of Manasseh hath gone and captureth their towns,
and calleth them 'Towns of Jair;' (See NIV). Numbers ...
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Leaveth (25 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 8:4 and David captureth from him a thousand and seven hundred horsemen,
and twenty thousand footmen, and David destroyeth utterly the whole of the ...
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Destroyeth (38 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 8:4 and David captureth from him a thousand and seven hundred horsemen,
and twenty thousand footmen, and David destroyeth utterly the whole of the ...
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Pursueth (28 Occurrences)
... Judges 8:12 and Zebab and Zalmunna flee, and he pursueth after them, and captureth
the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and all the camp he hath caused ...
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Captures (5 Occurrences)
... Amos 3:5 Doth a bird fall into a snare of the earth, And there is no gin for it?
Doth a snare go up from the ground, And prey it captureth not? (See NAS). ...
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Capture (53 Occurrences)
... capture it at the end of three years; in the sixth year of Hezekiah -- it 'is' the
ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel -- hath Samaria been captureth, (YLT NAS ...
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Zebab (1 Occurrence)
... Judges 8:12 and Zebab and Zalmunna flee, and he pursueth after them, and captureth
the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and all the camp he hath caused ...
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Tremble (92 Occurrences)
... Judges 8:12 and Zebab and Zalmunna flee, and he pursueth after them, and captureth
the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and all the camp he hath caused ...
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