Meaning
Captivity is the state of being held under the control or power of another, especially as a prisoner or conquered people.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, captivity refers to the condition of people who have been taken and held by another power.
The Bible records the captivity of Israel and Judah by foreign kingdoms and also uses the term in connection with individuals taken as prisoners.
The term is also used in Scripture in connection with deliverance and the restoration of those who have been taken captive.
Key References
- Genesis 14:11-16
- Deuteronomy 28:36-37
- 2 Kings 17:6
- 2 Kings 24:14-16
- 2 Kings 25:11
- 2 Chronicles 36:17-21
- Psalm 14:7
- Psalm 126:1-4
- Jeremiah 29:10-14
- Ezekiel 12:11
- Luke 4:18
- Ephesians 4:8
- 2 Timothy 2:26
Related Terms
- Exile
- Prisoner
- Captive
- Bondage
- Restoration
- Deliverance