What is the meaning of captive?
CAPTIVATION, n. The act of taking a prisoner; a taking one captive. CAPTIVE, n. 1. A prisoner taken by force or stratagem in war, by an enemy; followed by to; as a captive to the victor. 2. One who is charmed or subdued by beauty or excellence; one whose affections are seized, or who is held by strong ties of love.
What does Smith's Bible Dictionary say about captives?
"Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901. The frequent references in the Old Testament to captives as men forcibly deported (from the Hebrew root shabhah) or inhabiting a land foreign to them (from Hebrew galah) reflect the universal practice of the ancient world.
What does the Bible say about being held captive by God?
and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. For among them are those who enter into households and captivate weak women weighed down with sins, led on by various impulses, Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor.