ἀναγκάζω (anankázō) — Compel

Greek word study: ἀναγκάζω (anankázō), Strong's G315. to necessitate

GreekStrong's G315
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀναγκάζω (anankázō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to necessitate

Word study
Derivation: from G318 (ἀνάγκη);

KJV translation words: compel, constrain

Where this word appears

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.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He compelled ×2I was compelled ×1I was compelling them ×1compel ×1compelled ×1do compel them ×1do you compel ×1was compelled ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἠνάγκασεν ×2ἀναγκάζεις ×1ἀναγκάζουσιν ×1ἀνάγκασον ×1ἠναγκάσατε ×1ἠναγκάσθη ×1ἠναγκάσθην ×1ἠνάγκαζον ×1

Books where it appears most

Galatians ×3Acts ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1Luke ×12 Corinthians ×1

Verses (all 9)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G318 ἀνάγκη (anánkē).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G317 ἀναγκαστῶς (anankastōs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

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.