ἀγγαρεύω

angareuōVerbG0029

to force

From: of foreign origin (compare H0104);

Short Definition

properly, to be a courier, i.e. (by implication) to press into public service

Full Lexicon Entry

to impress into public service, employ a courier; hence, to compel to perform a service (prob. common in the vernac.; cf. Deiss., BS, 86f., MM, Exp., iv; VGT, ).

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 27:32
  • Matthew 5:41
  • Mark 15:21

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