ἀναγκάζω
anagkazōVerbG0315
to compel
From: from G318 (ἀνάγκη);
Short Definition
to necessitate
Full Lexicon Entry
to necessitate, compel by force or persuasion, constrain: with accusative; inf., (on the imperfect here, see Field, Notes, 141; M, Pr., 128 f., 247); pass., C. inf., (for exx., see MM, VGT, ).
LXX Usage: (שֹׁטֵר)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
9 timesAppears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Galatians
3
Acts
2
2 Corinthians
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 12:11
- Acts 26:11
- Acts 28:19
- Galatians 2:3
- Galatians 2:14
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