ἀγγαρεύω (angareúō) — Compel
Greek word study: ἀγγαρεύω (angareúō), Strong's G29. properly, to be a courier, i.e. (by implication) to press into public service
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properly, to be a courier, i.e. (by implication) to press into public service
KJV translation words: compel (to go)
Strong's G29 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:41 and last appears in Mark 15:21.
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Verses (all 3)
- Matthew 5:41 — ἀγγαρεύσει — will compel to go
- Matthew 27:32 — ἠγγάρευσαν — they compelled
- Mark 15:21 — ἀγγαρεύουσιν — they compel
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What does angareúō (G29) mean?
Properly, to be a courier, i.e. (by implication) to press into public service.
How is G29 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G29 as: compel (to go).
How often does ἀγγαρεύω (angareúō) appear?
Strong's G29 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:41 and last appears in Mark 15:21.
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