Strong's Lexicon anagkazó: To compel, to force, to constrain Original Word: ἀναγκάζω Word Origin: Derived from ἀνάγκη (anankē), meaning "necessity" or "compulsion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anagkazó," the concept of compulsion can be seen in Hebrew words like "כָּפָה" (kafah), meaning "to force" or "to compel." Usage: The verb "anagkazó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of compelling or forcing someone to do something. It often implies a sense of urgency or necessity, where the person being compelled may not have a choice or is under strong pressure to act. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of compulsion was understood in various contexts, from legal obligations to social pressures. The use of "anagkazó" in the New Testament reflects these cultural understandings, often highlighting situations where individuals are urged or forced to act against their will or better judgment. This term can also reflect the spiritual compulsion or moral obligation felt by believers in response to divine commands or the gospel message. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 315 anagkázō – to compel (constrain), doing so with urgency (as a pressing necessity). See 318 (anagkē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anagké Definition to necessitate, compel NASB Translation compel (3), compelled (2), force (1), forced (1), made (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 315: ἀναγκάζωἀναγκάζω; (imperfect ἠνάγκαζον); 1 aorist ἠνάγκασα; 1 aorist passive ἠναγκάσθην; (from ἀνάγκη); (fr. Sophocles down); to necessitate, compel, drive to, constrain, whether by force, threats, etc., or by persuasion, entreaties, etc., or by other means: τινα, 2 Corinthians 12:11 (by your behavior toward me); τινα followed by an infinitive, Acts 26:11; Acts 28:19; Galatians 2:3, 14 (by your example); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance compel, constrain. From anagke; to necessitate -- compel, constrain. see GREEK anagke Forms and Transliterations αναγκαζεις αναγκάζεις ἀναγκάζεις αναγκάζοντα αναγκαζουσιν αναγκάζουσιν ἀναγκάζουσιν αναγκασον ανάγκασον ἀνάγκασον ηναγκαζον ηνάγκαζον ἠνάγκαζον ηναγκασατε ἠναγκάσατε ηνάγκασε ηναγκασεν ηνάγκασεν ἠνάγκασεν ηναγκασθη ηναγκάσθη ἠναγκάσθη ηναγκασθην ηναγκάσθην ἠναγκάσθην anankason anánkason anankazeis anankázeis anankazousin anankázousin enankasate enankásate ēnankasate ēnankásate enankasen enánkasen ēnankasen ēnánkasen enankasthe enankásthe ēnankasthē ēnankásthē enankasthen enankásthen ēnankasthēn ēnankásthēn enankazon enánkazon ēnankazon ēnánkazonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 14:22 V-AIA-3SGRK: Καὶ εὐθέως ἠνάγκασεν τοὺς μαθητὰς NAS: Immediately He made the disciples get KJV: Jesus constrained his INT: And immediately he compelled the disciples Mark 6:45 V-AIA-3S Luke 14:23 V-AMA-2S Acts 26:11 V-IIA-1S Acts 28:19 V-AIP-1S 2 Corinthians 12:11 V-AIA-2P Galatians 2:3 V-AIP-3S Galatians 2:14 V-PIA-2S Galatians 6:12 V-PIA-3P Strong's Greek 315 |
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