Lexical Summary parabiazomai: To compel, to urge strongly, to press Original Word: παραβιάζομαι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance constrain. From para and the middle voice of biazo; to force contrary to (nature), i.e. Compel (by entreaty) -- constrain. see GREEK para see GREEK biazo HELPS Word-studies 3849 parabiázomai (from 3844 /pará, "from, close-beside" and 971 /biázō, "to compel by force") – properly, using words that powerfully "hit home" and hence are persuasive (successful). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and biazó Definition to force against (nature) NASB Translation prevailed (1), urged (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3849: παραβιάζομαιπαραβιάζομαι: 1 aorist παρεβιασαμην; deponent verb, to employ force contrary to nature and right (cf. παρά, IV. 2), to compel by employing force (Polybius 26, 1, 3): τινα, to constrain one by entreaties, Luke 24:29; Acts 16:15; so the Sept. in Genesis 19:9; 1 Samuel 28:23, etc. Topical Lexicon Definition in Use Strong’s Greek 3849 denotes a forceful yet courteous insistence that prevails upon another’s will by earnest entreaty. Rather than coercive violence, it speaks of loving pressure that honors the other person while refusing to take “no” for an answer. Biblical Occurrences 1. Luke 24:29 – Two disciples on the road to Emmaus “urged Him strongly” to remain with them, turning an ordinary supper into a revelatory encounter with the risen Christ. Hospitality as a Mark of Discipleship • Both settings involve table fellowship. The term highlights a hospitality that is neither casual nor optional but viewed as a sacred duty. Holy Urgency Toward Christ The Emmaus disciples exemplify a sanctified insistence: Ministry Strategy and Team Dynamics Paul’s acceptance of Lydia’s plea models flexibility in mission: Intertestamental and Septuagint Background The cognate verb appears in later Greek literature for violent compulsion, yet the Septuagint employs it for persuasive pleading (for example, Judges 19:7). The New Testament narrows the sense further to benevolent yet resolute urging, free of aggression. Theological Reflection • Divine–human fellowship: Luke 24 shows Christ responding to human desire for His presence, reinforcing the doctrine that God dwells with those who seek Him (Psalm 27:8). Historical Reception Early church fathers cited Lydia as the prototype of Christian benefaction. Medieval commentators linked the Emmaus account to the Eucharist, noting that proper insistence draws Christ to the table. Practical Exhortation • Cultivate a gracious yet determined posture in prayer—plead until the Lord abides. Key Cross-References Genesis 19:3; Judges 19:8; 2 Kings 4:8; Luke 14:23; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9 Forms and Transliterations παραβιασάμενοι παραβιβάζων παραβιώνται παρεβιάζοντο παρεβιασαντο παρεβιάσαντο παρεβιασατο παρεβιάσατο παρεβίβασε παρέβλεψε παρέβλεψέ parebiasanto parebiásanto parebiasato parebiásatoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 24:29 V-AIM-3PGRK: καὶ παρεβιάσαντο αὐτὸν λέγοντες NAS: But they urged Him, saying, Stay KJV: But they constrained him, saying, INT: And they constrained him saying Acts 16:15 V-AIM-3S Strong's Greek 3849 |
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