ΕΝΓΑΡΕΥΣΗ, ενγαρευση
ENGAREUSĒ, engareusē
Sounds Like: eng-gah-REH-oo-see
Translations: impressment, forced service, requisition
From the root: ΕΓΓΑΡΕΥΩ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of impressment or forced service, particularly in the context of military or governmental requisitioning of persons, animals, or goods for transport or other duties. It describes the compulsion of someone to perform a service against their will, often under official authority. It is derived from the verb 'ἐγγαρεύω' (engareuo), meaning 'to impress' or 'to compel to service'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0000 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Matthew — 5:41
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΓΓΑΡΕΥΩ.
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- ΕΓΓΑΡΕΥΟΥΣΙΝ — they compel, they impress, they force into service
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