G3849: παραβιάζομαι
parabiázomai · “to urge”
Definition
to force contrary to (nature), i.e. compel (by entreaty)
KJV translates it as: constrain
Word origin: from G3844 (παρά) and the middle voice of G971 (βιάζω);
Extended 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.†
(AS)
[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.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3849 is translated
- they constrained ×1
- she persuaded ×1
Bible verses with G3849 (parabiázomai)
Parabiázomai appears in 2 verses.
- Luke 24:29
But 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 16:15
And 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.