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Spiritual Concept Strong: G726

Harpazo (Snatch away / Catch up by force)

EN — Transliteration: Harpázō

Literally means to snatch, seize by force, or catch up suddenly. Modern dogmatic theology hijacked this verb to construct the 'Rapture' theory.

📖 Réf. : Mt 11:12 | Mt 13:19 | Jn 10:12 | Jn 10:28-29 | Acts 8:39 | 2 Cor 12:2 | 2 Cor 12:4 | 1 Thess 4:17 | Rev 12:5

The verb harpazo (ἁρπάζω) never described a spatial evacuation of the Church to heaven. It is a metaphor for rapid divine intervention to bring believers to safety.

🔬 The Etymology of Snatching

Sudden seizure: In the Greek of the period, harpazo is used for a wolf seizing a sheep or a violent wind carrying a leaf. It emphasizes irresistible force and speed, not destination.

Civic welcome: The text of 1 Thess 4 uses the term apantesis, which in the Greco-Roman world designated the exit of citizens to welcome an honored guest at the city gates and escort them into the city. The catching up is a glorious earthward welcome, not an escape.

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