plural captives. Definition of captive (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : one who has been captured : one taken and held usually in confinement Something there is in us that finds captivity captivating, particularly when the captives are prisoners of war.—

What does captive mean in the Bible?

the state or period of being held, imprisoned, enslaved, or confined. (initial capital letter) Babylonian captivity.

Does the word captive mean?

a person who is enslaved or dominated: He is the captive of his own fears. made or held prisoner, especially in war: captive troops. kept in confinement or restraint: captive animals.