ἀναγκάζω (anankázō) — Compel
Greek word study: ἀναγκάζω (anankázō), Strong's G315. to necessitate
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to necessitate
KJV translation words: compel, constrain
Strong's G315 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 14:22 and last appears in Galatians 6:12.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 9)
- Matthew 14:22 — ἠνάγκασεν — He compelled
- Mark 6:45 — ἠνάγκασεν — He compelled
- Luke 14:23 — ἀνάγκασον — do compel them
- Acts 26:11 — ἠνάγκαζον — I was compelling them
- Acts 28:19 — ἠναγκάσθην — I was compelled
- 2 Corinthians 12:11 — ἠναγκάσατε — compelled
- Galatians 2:3 — ἠναγκάσθη — was compelled
- Galatians 2:14 — ἀναγκάζεις — do you compel
- Galatians 6:12 — ἀναγκάζουσιν — compel
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G318 ἀνάγκη (anánkē).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G317 ἀναγκαστῶς (anankastōs).
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What does anankázō (G315) mean?
To necessitate.
How is G315 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G315 as: compel, constrain.
How often does ἀναγκάζω (anankázō) appear?
Strong's G315 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 14:22 and last appears in Galatians 6:12.
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