παραβιάζομαιparabiázomai
to force contrary to (nature), i.e. compel (by entreaty)
Greek (New Testament) · G3849
Meanings
1. properly, to force against nature or law.
2. to compel by force.
3. to constrain by entreaty (Genesis 19:9, 1 Samuel 28:23): Luke 24:29, Acts 16:15.
Same root
- παράpará · G3844properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
- βιάζωbiázō · G971to force, i.e. (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Luke 24:29 but they begged him, “Stay the night with us, since it is getting late.” So he went home with them.
- Acts 16:15 She and her household were baptized, and she asked us to be her guests. “If you agree that I am a true believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my home.” And she urged us until we agreed.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.