G971

βιάζω

biazō

Verb · From βίος (G979)

From G979; to force, i.e. (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized:—press, suffer violence.

Outline

to use force, to apply force
to force, inflict violence on

Usages

Matthew 11:12

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Breakdown

kingdom of heaven The nation of Israel (Luke 17:20-21). violent The Romans.

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Luke 16:16

The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

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