Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀγγαρεύω”
Understanding angareúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of foreign origin (compare אִגְּרָא) compel (to go). - properly, to be a courier, i.e. (by implication) to press into pu...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀγγαρεύω
Phoneticang-ar-yew'-o
Transliterationangareúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of foreign origin (compare אִגְּרָא) compel (to go). - properly, to be a courier, i.e. (by implication) to press into public service
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:41 | “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.” Word: ἀγγαρεύω (angareúō) | |
| Matthew 27:32 | “And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.” Word: ἀγγαρεύω (angareúō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἀγγαρεύω (angareúō) |