Strong's Lexicon bia: Force, violence Original Word: βία Word Origin: Derived from the root βίη (biē), meaning "force" or "strength." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "bia" is חָמָס (chamas), which also means violence or wrong. Usage: In the New Testament, "bia" refers to the concept of force or violence, often in the context of physical strength or coercion. It can denote both literal physical force and metaphorical force, such as the exertion of power or influence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "bia" was often associated with the exertion of power, whether in warfare, governance, or personal interactions. The use of force was a common aspect of maintaining order and authority. In the Jewish context, the use of force was sometimes seen in the context of zeal for God's law, as in the actions of the Maccabees. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition strength, force NASB Translation force (1), violence (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 970: βίαβία, βίας, ἡ; 1. strength, whether of body or of mind: Homer and subsequent writers. 2. strength in violent action, force: μετά βίας by the use of force, with violence, Acts 5:26; Acts 24:7 (Rec.); shock τῶν κυμάτων, Acts 27:41 (R G, but Tr text brackets; others omit τῶν κυμάτων); διά τήν βίαν τοῦ ὄχλου, the crowd pressing on so violently, Acts 21:35. (Synonym: see δύναμις, at the end.) Probably akin to bia (through the idea of vital activity); force -- violence. see GREEK bia Englishman's Concordance Acts 5:26 N-GFSGRK: οὐ μετὰ βίας ἐφοβοῦντο γὰρ NAS: them [back] without violence (for they were afraid KJV: them without violence: for they feared INT: not with force they feared indeed Acts 21:35 N-AFS Acts 24:7 Noun-GFS Acts 27:41 N-GFS |
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