The concept of being "captivated" in the biblical context often relates to the idea of being held under a strong influence or being drawn towards something with great interest or affection. This can be seen in both positive and negative lights throughout Scripture, depending on the object of captivation.

Positive Captivation:

1. Captivated by God’s Love and Beauty:
Believers are encouraged to be captivated by the love and beauty of God. In Psalm 27:4 , David expresses a deep longing to dwell in the house of the Lord and to gaze upon His beauty: "One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple." This verse highlights the idea of being captivated by the divine presence and majesty of God.

2. Captivated by Wisdom:
Proverbs often speaks of the allure of wisdom. Proverbs 4:5-6 advises, "Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you." Here, wisdom is personified and presented as something to be cherished and pursued, captivating the heart and mind of the believer.

Negative Captivation:

1. Captivated by Sin:
The Bible warns against being captivated by sinful desires. In James 1:14-15 , it is written, "But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." This passage illustrates the danger of being captivated by sinful desires, which can lead to spiritual death.

2. Captivated by False Teachings:
The New Testament warns believers about being led astray by false teachings. Colossians 2:8 cautions, "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ." This verse underscores the importance of remaining grounded in the truth of the Gospel and not being captivated by deceptive doctrines.

Captivation in Relationships:

1. Marital Love:
The Song of Solomon provides a poetic depiction of romantic love, where captivation is celebrated within the bounds of marriage. Song of Solomon 4:9 states, "You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have captured my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace." This verse reflects the deep emotional and spiritual connection that can exist between a husband and wife.

2. Guarding the Heart:
Proverbs 6:25 warns against being captivated by lustful desires outside of marriage: "Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes." This admonition serves as a reminder to guard one's heart and remain faithful to God's design for relationships.

In summary, the Bible presents the concept of captivation as a powerful force that can lead individuals either towards God and His wisdom or away from Him through sin and deception. Believers are encouraged to be captivated by the things of God, allowing His love, wisdom, and truth to guide their lives.1. (v. t.) To capture, as in one's attention or fancy; to subdue.

2. (v. t.) To acquire ascendancy over by reason of some art or attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra captivated Anthony; the orator captivated all hearts.

3. (p. a.) Taken prisoner; made captive; ensnared; charmed.

162. aichmaloteuo -- to lead captive
... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aichmaloteuo Phonetic Spelling: (aheekh-mal-o-tew'-
o) Short Definition: I take captive Definition: I take captive, captivate. ...
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163. aichmalotizo -- to take or lead captive
... Word Origin from aichmalotos Definition to take or lead captive NASB Word Usage
captivate (1), led captive (1), making...a prisoner (1), taking...captive (1). ...
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On Reading.
... delicate situations are represented, clothed in all the charms of style, well
calculated, under their moral guise and serious bearing, to captivate the heart ...
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Of the Senses, and their Pleasures in the Brutes and in Man; and ...
... and that, when it passed the boundaries assigned to it, it might restrain it within
the prescribed limits, lest it should soothe and captivate man with ...
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Translator's Preface.
... Many readers may be disappointed with the opening chapters of the book.
Tolstoi disdains all attempt to captivate the reader. He ...
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Happiness Deriving from Perfect Uniformity.
... from gratification of the senses, from social gatherings, banquets and other worldly
amusements; vain and deceiving as they are, they captivate the senses for ...
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Impressive Phrases
... character, disposition, temperament, and reputation. charm, fascinate, bewitch,
and captivate. cheap, inexpensive, inferior, and common. ...
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The Scriptures.
... Scriptures carry such a blessed beauty in them to that soul that has faith in the
things contained in them, that they do take the heart and captivate the soul ...
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Meanwhile, the Marquis Fontenelle had Been Nearly a Fortnight in ...
... And yet a victim to the little Sylvie!" he mused, "Well! The two things will not
work together. Though truly Sylvie would captivate a John Knox or a Cromwell. ...
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He Will be an Intellectual Genius
... be one of his most alluring attractions. His master mind will captivate
the educated world. His marvelous store of knowledge, his ...
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To the Rev. J. Jowett
... The style, as far as I can judge, is to an eminent degree elegant and polished,
and likely to captivate those whose taste is cultivated, and with this advantage ...
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Of the Pleasures of the Ears, and of Sacred Literature.
... But a well-composed poem, and a speech beguiling with its sweetness, captivate
the minds of men, and impel them in what direction they please. ...
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Captivate (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Captivate (2 Occurrences). ... Proverbs 6:25 Don't lust after
her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids. ...
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Take (11064 Occurrences)
... or the like. 4. (vt) To gain or secure the interest or affection of; to
captivate; to engage; to interest; to charm. 5. (vt) To ...
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Eyelashes (1 Occurrence)
... Eyelashes (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 6:25 Lust not after her beauty in thy heart;
neither let her captivate thee with her eyelids. (See RSV). ...
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Eyelids (12 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 6:25 Don't lust after her beauty
in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids. ...
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Captain's (2 Occurrences)

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Captivated (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Captivate. Multi-Version Concordance
Captivated (3 Occurrences). Proverbs 5:19 A loving ...
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Capture (53 Occurrences)
... holden. (YLT NAS). Proverbs 6:25 Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; neither
let her captivate thee with her eyelids. (See NAS RSV). ...
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Lust (42 Occurrences)
... (Root in KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Proverbs 6:25 Don't lust after her beauty
in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids. ...
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Beauty (98 Occurrences)
... thee. (ASV YLT NAS). Proverbs 6:25 Don't lust after her beauty in your heart,
neither let her captivate you with her eyelids. (WEB ...
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