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ἈΝΑΓΚΑΖΩΝΤΑΙ, ἀναγκαζωνται

ANAGKAZŌNTAI, anagkazōntai

Sounds Like: ah-nahg-KAD-zohn-tie

Translations: they are compelled, they are forced, they are constrained

From the root: ΑΝΑΓΚΑΖΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This is a verb meaning to compel, force, or constrain someone to do something. It is often used to describe situations where external pressure or necessity dictates an action. It is a compound word formed from ἀνά (ana, 'up, again') and ἄγκη (ankē, 'a bend, a constraint').

Inflection: Present, Passive, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Strong’s number: G0315 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews

From the same root

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