2 occurrences

'Constrain' in the Bible

And he sent messengers unto Abimelech craftily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren are come to Shechem; and, behold, they constrain the city to take part against thee.

And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and constrain them to come in, that my house may be filled.

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀναγκάζω 
Anagkazo 
Usage: 8

ἀναγκαστῶς 
Anagkastos 
Usage: 1

παραβιάζομαι 
Parabiazomai 
Usage: 2

συνέχω 
sunecho 
be taken with , throng , straiten , keep in , hold , stop , press , lie sick of , constrain , be in a strait
Usage: 10

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