Strong's Lexicon anagkastós: Compelled, forced Original Word: ἀναγκαστός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀναγκάζω (anankazō), meaning "to compel" or "to force." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anagkastós," the concept of compulsion can be related to Hebrew terms like "כָּפָה" (kafah), meaning "to force" or "to compel." Usage: The term "anagkastós" is used to describe something done out of necessity or compulsion, rather than willingly or voluntarily. It conveys the idea of being driven by external pressure or obligation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of compulsion was often associated with social and legal obligations. People were frequently compelled to act in certain ways due to societal norms, legal requirements, or the influence of authority figures. In the context of early Christianity, the idea of compulsion versus willingness was significant, especially in discussions about giving, service, and obedience to God. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 317 anagkastṓs (an adverb) – of necessity, i.e. by compulsion because required (obligatory). See 318 (anagkē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from anagkastos (forced, constrained) Definition necessarily NASB Translation under compulsion (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 317: ἀναγκαστῶςἀναγκαστῶς, adverb, by force or constraint; opposed to ἑκουσίως, 1 Peter 5:2. (Plato, Ax., p. 366 a.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance by constraint. Adverb from a derivative of anagkazo; compulsorily -- by constraint. see GREEK anagkazo Forms and Transliterations αναγκαστως αναγκαστώς ἀναγκαστῶς anankastos anankastôs anankastōs anankastō̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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