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 times

Appears 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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