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The meaning of βιαστής

Understanding biastḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

violent. - a forcer, i.e. (figuratively) energetic

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βιαστής

Phoneticbee-as-tace'
Transliterationbiastḗs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

violent. - a forcer, i.e. (figuratively) energetic

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 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: βιαστής (biastḗs)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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