The term “harpazo” is derived from the Greek verb “ἁρπάζω” (harpazo), which means “to seize,” “to snatch away,” or “to take by force.” In a biblical context, it is often associated with the concept of being caught up or taken away, particularly in reference to the “rapture” of believers as described in Christian eschatology. This term appears in the New Testament, notably in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, where it describes the event of believers being taken up to meet the Lord in the air. The word conveys a sense of urgency and suddenness in the action of being taken away.