G29: ἀγγαρεύω
angareúō · “to force”
Definition
properly, to be a courier, i.e. (by implication) to press into public service
KJV translates it as: compel (to go)
Word origin: of foreign origin (compare H104);
Extended definition
ἀγγαρεύω (from the Persian; cf. Vg. angiare, and the Heb. אִגֶרֶת; on the orthogr., see Bl., §6, 1; M, Pr., 46),
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, see word): Mat.5:41, 27:32, Mrk.15:21.†
(AS)
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, see word): Mat.5:41, 27:32, Mrk.15:21.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G29 is translated
- will compel to go ×1
- they compelled ×1
- they compel ×1
Bible verses with G29 (angareúō)
Angareúō appears in 3 verses.
- Matthew 5:41
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
- Matthew 27:32
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
- Mark 15:21
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.