Definition
παρα-βιάζομαι
[in LXX: Genesis 19:9, 2 Kings 2:17 (פָּצַר), Deuteronomy 1:43 (זוּד hi.), 1 Samuel 28:23 (פָּרַץ) see1. 4 * ;]
1. prop., to force against nature or law.
2. to compel by force (Polyb.).
3. to constrain by entreaty (Ge, 1Sam, ll. with): Luke 24:29, Acts 16:15.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as παραβιάζομαι:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 24:29παρεβιάσαντο · they pleaded with HimBut they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them.
- Acts 16:15παρεβιάσατο · she persuadedAnd when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.