2 occurrences

'Compel' in the Bible

But when I saw that they were not being straightforward with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in the presence of [them] all, "If you, [although you] are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you try to compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?"

Verse ConceptsOppressing ForeignersThe Truth Of The GospelThe Purity Of The GospelJews Separate From GentilesNo CompulsionWorry And Stressacting

As many as are wanting to make a good showing in the flesh, these are attempting to compel you to be circumcised, only so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

Verse ConceptsExclusivenessOutward AppearanceLiving For The MaterialNecessity Of CircumcisionOutward CompulsionSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionPersecutionThe Crosstrying

Bible Theasaurus

Compel (11 instances)
Constrain (5 instances)
Enforce (4 instances)
Obligate (2 instances)
Oblige (2 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אנס 
'anac 
Usage: 1

נדח 
Nadach 
Usage: 53

פּרץ 
Parats 
Usage: 49

G29
ἀγγαρεύω 
Aggareuo 
compel to go
Usage: 2

ἀναγκάζω 
Anagkazo 
Usage: 8