John 1:5
The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Note Or comprehended
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.
Note The word translated “overcome” (κατέλαβεν) can also be translated “comprehended.” It refers to getting a grip on an enemy to defeat him.
And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- John 1:5
- John 1:10; John 3:19, 20; John 12:36–40; Job 24:13–17; Proverbs 1:22, 29, 30; Romans 1:28; 1 Corinthians 2:14