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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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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