Render κατέλαβεν as ‘overcome’

Test the conflictive light–darkness reading without treating it as the only legitimate option.

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Clara Vives

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:22:41 PM · 5d ago · 15377a5b

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and the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness never overpowered it.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

Rationale. ‘Overcome’ foregrounds the agonistic imagery; ‘understand’ remains documented as a defensible cognitive reading.

Traceable review

DO Daniel Okaforcomment

The lexical case is plausible. The cognitive alternative should remain visible because the English choice narrows a productive ambiguity.

Reviewed 4c0808d6 in proposal #1.