Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3849
παραβιάζομαι
parabiazomai · “to urge”
Used 2 times across 2 books
Definition
παρα-βιάζομαι
[in LXX: Gen.19:9, 4Ki.2:17 (פָּצַר), Deu.1:43 (זוּד hi.), 1Ki.28:23 (פָּרַץ) see1. 4 * ;]
1. prop., to force against nature or law.
2. to compel by force (Polyb.).
3. to constrain by entreaty (Ge, 1Sam, ll. with): Luk.24:29, Act.16:15.†
[in LXX: Gen.19:9, 4Ki.2:17 (פָּצַר), Deu.1:43 (זוּד hi.), 1Ki.28:23 (פָּרַץ) see1. 4 * ;]
1. prop., to force against nature or law.
2. to compel by force (Polyb.).
3. to constrain by entreaty (Ge, 1Sam, ll. with): Luk.24:29, Act.16:15.†
Where it appears
Luke1
Acts1
In the text
Luke 24:29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.Acts 16:15And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.
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