In the context of the Bible, the term "gripped" often conveys a sense of being seized or held firmly by a particular emotion, condition, or influence. This concept can be seen throughout Scripture, where individuals or groups are described as being gripped by fear, faith, sin, or divine presence.

Fear: One of the most common emotions described as gripping individuals in the Bible is fear. In the Old Testament, the Israelites frequently experienced fear when faced with overwhelming odds or divine manifestations. For instance, in Exodus 15:14-16, the nations are described as being gripped with fear and dread at the mighty acts of God: "The peoples will hear and be afraid; sorrow will grip the inhabitants of Philistia. Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; the inhabitants of Canaan will melt away. Terror and dread will fall upon them; by the greatness of Your arm they will be as still as a stone, until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by."

Faith: Conversely, being gripped by faith is a powerful theme in the New Testament. The Apostle Paul often speaks of the transformative power of faith in Christ. In Philippians 3:12, Paul expresses his desire to be fully gripped by the purpose for which Christ has taken hold of him: "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."

Sin: The Bible also describes individuals as being gripped by sin, illustrating the binding and enslaving nature of sinful behavior. In Romans 7:23, Paul speaks of the struggle with sin as a force that grips and wars against the law of the mind: "But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me."

Divine Presence: The gripping presence of God is another significant theme. In the book of Acts, the early church experiences the powerful grip of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:43 describes the awe that gripped the early believers: "A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs."

Judgment and Conviction: The concept of being gripped by conviction or judgment is also present in Scripture. In Acts 5:5, when Ananias hears Peter's words, he is gripped by the reality of his sin and falls down dead: "On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened."

Throughout the Bible, the idea of being gripped serves as a powerful metaphor for the various forces that can seize the human heart and mind, whether they be emotions, spiritual truths, or divine encounters.4912. sunecho -- to hold together, to hold fast, pass. to be ...
... to be seized (by illness) NASB Word Usage afflicted (1), controls (1), covered
(1), crowding (1), devoting...completely (1), distressed (1), gripped (1), hard ...
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1968. epipipto -- to fall upon
... Word Origin from epi and pipto Definition to fall upon NASB Word Usage embraced*
(2), fallen (1), fell (6), gripped (1), pressed around (1). ...
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2192. echo -- to have, hold
... 2), considered (2), could (2), derive (1), deriving (1), devoid* (1), enjoyed (1),
experiencing (1), felt (1), following (1), get (2), gripped (1), had (80 ...
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2983. lambano -- to take, receive
... caught caught (1), collect (1), collected (1), conferred* (2), conspired* (1),
consulted* (1), experienced* (1), forgotten* (1), gets (1), gripped (1), incur ( ...
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2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen
... 1), firm (2), firmly (2), firmly in his grasp (1), forces (1), fortified (1), gain
ascendancy (1), gave him strong support (1), grasp (1), gripped (3), grow ...
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270. achaz -- to grasp, take hold, take possession
... 1), acquired property (1), attached (1), bolt (1), catch (1), caught (3), drawn
(2), fastened (3), grasp (2), grasped (1), grasps (1), gripped (1), grips (1 ...
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Danger and victory Eying Each Other.
... the very life. But it means, too, that if the danger can be gripped and
overcome there will be great victory. Two possibilities ...
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Sowing Ourselves in Life's Soil.
... Jerry McCauley must spend out his life in Water Street because he had been gripped
by the Man who spent out His life for him. The passion is irresistible. ...
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All the Bells were Ringing the Angelus. ...
... truly, is this same "Mourant"!" showing, as it does with deft and almost appalling
exactitude, the last convulsion of a strong man's body gripped in the death ...
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Grundtvig's Hymns
... When gripped by his vision," he says further, the skjald is "neither quiescent nor
lifeless but, on the contrary, lifted up into an exceptional state of ...
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C. The Agony in Gethsemane. Ch. 22:39-46
... He had exhorted his disciples to follow his example. When the agony most fiercely
gripped his lonely heart he still prayed and he was heard. ...
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The Punishment of Atsu
... The sheet rolled itself together again and was broken and crushed in the
iron fingers that gripped it. Presently he tossed it aside. ...
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Three Keys.
... The practical gripped him wholly and hard. This is the thing that guides his selection
of incidents. This purpose shapes the shape of the book. ...
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Through the Book to God.
... because of his conduct that day. He quietly, quickly gripped his sword
and fought the enemy single-handed. Up and down, left and ...
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Yoked Service.
... saloon ahead. He couldn't see the place yet, but his keen trained nose felt
it. The odors came out strong, and gripped him. He said ...
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On a Wooing Errand.
... And the impression becomes irresistible that the one thought that gripped at every
turn, never forgotten, was to woo man back to the Father's allegiance. ...
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Gripped (11 Occurrences)
...Gripped (11 Occurrences). ... (See NAS). Exodus 15:14 Hearing of you the peoples were
shaking in fear: the people of Philistia were gripped with pain. (BBE NAS). ...
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Grip (32 Occurrences)
... Exodus 15:14 Hearing of you the peoples were shaking in fear: the people
of Philistia were gripped with pain. (Root in BBE NAS NIV). ...
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Gripping (6 Occurrences)

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Quarrels (10 Occurrences)
... Will the wet earth say to him who is working with it, What are you doing, that
your work has nothing by which it may be gripped? (See NAS NIV). ...
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Pushed (28 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 23:6 But the evil-doers, all of them, will be like thorns to be pushed
away, because they may not be gripped in the hand: (BBE). ...
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Shaking (162 Occurrences)
... earth. (BBE). Exodus 15:14 Hearing of you the peoples were shaking in fear:
the people of Philistia were gripped with pain. (BBE). ...
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Evil-doers (122 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 2 Samuel 23:6 But the evil-doers, all of them, will be like thorns to be
pushed away, because they may not be gripped in the hand: (BBE). ...
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Wet (25 Occurrences)
... Will the wet earth say to him who is working with it, What are you doing, that
your work has nothing by which it may be gripped? (BBE). ...
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Argument (45 Occurrences)
... Will the wet earth say to him who is working with it, What are you doing, that
your work has nothing by which it may be gripped? (BBE). ...
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Potter (14 Occurrences)
... Will the wet earth say to him who is working with it, What are you doing, that your
work has nothing by which it may be gripped? (BBE NAS RSV NIV). ...
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