Noah Webster
Captivity
CAPTIVITY, noun
1. The state of being a prisoner, or of being in the power of an enemy by force or the fate of war.
2. Subjection to love.
3. Subjection; a state of being under control.
Bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5.
4. Subjection; servitude; slavery.
But I see another law in my members--bringing me into captivity to the law of sin. Romans 7:23.
To lead captivity captive, in scripture, is to subdue those who have held others in slavery, or captivity Psalms 98:1.