Lexical Definition
παραβιάζομαι parabiázomai (par-ab-ee-ad'-zom-ahee) to urge G:V
from παρά and the middle voice of βιάζω
constrain.
- to force contrary to (nature), i.e. compel (by entreaty)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| παρεβιάσατο | he pressed | LXX.2Kgs.5.16 |
| she persuaded | Acts.16.15 | |
| παρεβιάσαντο | they constrained | Luke.24.29 |
| they pressed | LXX.2Kgs.2.17 | |
| παρεβιάζοντο | pressed on | LXX.Jonah.1.13 |
| they pressed | LXX.1Sam.28.23 | |
| they were pressing | LXX.Gen.19.9 | |
| παραβιώνται | they should press | LXX.Amos.6.10 |
| παραβιασάμενοι | pressing | LXX.Deut.1.43 |
Abbott-Smith
† παρα-βιάζομαι, [in LXX: Ge 19:9, IV Ki 2:17 (בְּ׳ פָּצַר), De 1:43 (זוּד hi.), I Ki 28:23 (בְּ׳ פָּרַץ) v.1.4*;]
1. prop., to force against nature or law.
2. to compel by force (Polyb.).
3. to constrain by entreaty (Ge 19:9, I Ki 28:23): Lk 24:29, Ac 16:15.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 19:9 |
| Deuteronomy | 1:43 |
| 1 Samuel | 28:23 |
| 2 Kings | 2:17 |
| Luke | 24:29 |
| Acts | 16:15 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
παραβιάζομαι-βῐάζομαι,
do a thing by force against nature or law, [LXX]; use violence, περὶ τῶν τοιούτων [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
__II with accusative, π. τὸν χάρακα force the palisade, [Refs]; π. τινά constrain, compel him, [LXX+NT]; of arguments or explanations, τὸ ἀδύνατον π. [Refs 4th c.BC+]; μύθους π. καὶ διαστρέφειν to do them violence, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; constrain, with infinitive, [Refs 1st c.AD+]:—active in [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Deut.1.43 ☩ Luke.24.29 ☩ Acts.16.15