Strong's Greek · G3849
παραβιάζομαι
parabiázomai
Definitionto force contrary to (nature), i.e. compel (by entreaty)
Derivationfrom G3844 (παρά) and the middle voice of G971 (βιάζω);
KJV usageconstrain
Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses
παραβιάζομαι in Scripture
Luke 24:29
But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
Acts 16:15
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.