Greek Word Study
The meaning of “βιάζω”
Understanding biázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
press, suffer violence. - to force, i.e. (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized
G971
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
βιάζω
Phoneticbee-ad'-zo
Transliterationbiázō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
press, suffer violence. - to force, i.e. (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:12 | “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” Word: βιάζω (biázō) | |
| Luke 16:16 | “The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.” Word: βιάζω (biázō) |