◄ 315. anagkazó ►
Strong's Lexicon anagkazó: To compel, to force, to constrain Original Word: ἀναγκάζω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anagkazó Pronunciation: an-ang-KAD-zo Phonetic Spelling: (an-ang-kad'-zo) Definition: I force, compel, constrain, urge. Meaning: To compel, constrain, or force someone to do something; to necessitate an action. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek noun ἀνάγκη (anankē), meaning "necessity" or "compulsion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀναγκάζω, the concept of compulsion or necessity can be found in various Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings, such as חָזַק (chazaq • Strong's 2388), meaning "to strengthen" or "to force," and אָכַף (akaf • Strong's 6123), meaning "to compel" or "to press." These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of compulsion and necessity within the context of divine and human interactions. Usage: The verb ἀναγκάζω is used in the New Testament to describe situations where individuals are compelled or forced to act, often against their initial will or preference. It conveys a sense of external pressure or obligation. Context: The Greek verb ἀναγκάζω appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating various contexts of compulsion or constraint. In Matthew 14:22, Jesus "compelled" His disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side. This usage highlights a directive given with authority, emphasizing the necessity of the action. In Acts 26:11, Paul recounts how he "tried to force" Christians to blaspheme, reflecting a coercive effort to make others act against their beliefs. This demonstrates the negative aspect of compulsion, where force is used to achieve an undesirable outcome. Galatians 2:3 and 2:14 provide another perspective, where Paul discusses the issue of circumcision. In these verses, the term is used to describe the pressure exerted on Gentile believers to conform to Jewish customs, highlighting the tension between cultural practices and the freedom found in Christ. The use of ἀναγκάζω in the New Testament underscores the tension between human authority and divine will, illustrating how compulsion can be used both positively, as in guiding others towards a necessary action, and negatively, as in coercing individuals against their convictions. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 315 anagkázō – to compel (constrain), doing so with urgency (as a pressing necessity). See 318 (anagkē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from anagké Definition to necessitate, compel NASB Translation compel (3), compelled (2), force (1), forced (1), made (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 315: ἀναγκάζω ἀναγκάζω; (imperfect ἠνάγκαζον); 1 aorist ἠνάγκασα; 1 aorist passive ἠναγκάσθην; (from ἀνάγκη); (fr. Sophocles down); to necessitate, compel, drive to, constrain, whether by force, threats, etc., or by persuasion, entreaties, etc., or by other means: τινα, 2 Corinthians 12:11 (by your behavior toward me); τινα followed by an infinitive, Acts 26:11; Acts 28:19; Galatians 2:3, 14 (by your example); ; Matthew 14:22; Mark 6:45; Luke 14:23. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance compel, constrain. From anagke; to necessitate -- compel, constrain. see GREEK anagke Forms and Transliterations αναγκαζεις αναγκάζεις ἀναγκάζεις αναγκάζοντα αναγκαζουσιν αναγκάζουσιν ἀναγκάζουσιν αναγκασον ανάγκασον ἀνάγκασον ηναγκαζον ηνάγκαζον ἠνάγκαζον ηναγκασατε ἠναγκάσατε ηνάγκασε ηναγκασεν ηνάγκασεν ἠνάγκασεν ηναγκασθη ηναγκάσθη ἠναγκάσθη ηναγκασθην ηναγκάσθην ἠναγκάσθην anankason anánkason anankazeis anankázeis anankazousin anankázousin enankasate enankásate ēnankasate ēnankásate enankasen enánkasen ēnankasen ēnánkasen enankasthe enankásthe ēnankasthē ēnankásthē enankasthen enankásthen ēnankasthēn ēnankásthēn enankazon enánkazon ēnankazon ēnánkazon Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 14:22 V-AIA-3S GRK: Καὶ εὐθέως ἠνάγκασεν τοὺς μαθητὰς NAS: Immediately He made the disciples get KJV: Jesus constrained his INT: And immediately he compelled the disciples Mark 6:45 V-AIA-3S GRK: Καὶ εὐθὺς ἠνάγκασεν τοὺς μαθητὰς NAS: Immediately Jesus made His disciples KJV: straightway he constrained his INT: And immediately he compelled the disciples Luke 14:23 V-AMA-2S GRK: φραγμοὺς καὶ ἀνάγκασον εἰσελθεῖν ἵνα NAS: and along the hedges, and compel [them] to come KJV: and compel [them] to come in, INT: hedges and compel to come in that Acts 26:11 V-IIA-1S GRK: τιμωρῶν αὐτοὺς ἠνάγκαζον βλασφημεῖν περισσῶς NAS: the synagogues, I tried to force them to blaspheme; KJV: synagogue, and compelled [them] to blaspheme; INT: punishing them I compelled [them] to blaspheme Exceedingly Acts 28:19 V-AIP-1S GRK: τῶν Ἰουδαίων ἠναγκάσθην ἐπικαλέσασθαι Καίσαρα NAS: objected, I was forced to appeal KJV: spake against [it], I was constrained to appeal INT: of the Jews I was compelled to appeal to Ceasar 2 Corinthians 12:11 V-AIA-2P GRK: ὑμεῖς με ἠναγκάσατε ἐγὼ γὰρ NAS: you yourselves compelled me. Actually KJV: in glorying; ye have compelled me: for INT: you me compelled I indeed Galatians 2:3 V-AIP-3S GRK: Ἕλλην ὤν ἠναγκάσθη περιτμηθῆναι NAS: was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. KJV: a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: INT: a Greek being was compelled to be circumcised Galatians 2:14 V-PIA-2S GRK: τὰ ἔθνη ἀναγκάζεις Ἰουδαΐζειν NAS: how [is it that] you compel the Gentiles KJV: why compellest thou the Gentiles INT: the Gentiles do you compel to Judaize Galatians 6:12 V-PIA-3P GRK: σαρκί οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι NAS: in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, KJV: they constrain you INT: [the] flesh these compel you to be circumcised Strong's Greek 315 9 Occurrences ἀνάγκασον — 1 Occ. ἀναγκάζεις — 1 Occ. ἀναγκάζουσιν — 1 Occ. ἠναγκάσατε — 1 Occ. ἠνάγκασεν — 2 Occ. ἠναγκάσθη — 1 Occ. ἠναγκάσθην — 1 Occ. ἠνάγκαζον — 1 Occ.