ΠΡΟΣΑΝΑΓΚΑΖΩ, προσαναγκαζω
PROSANAGKAZŌ, prosanagkazō
Sounds Like: pros-an-ang-KAD-zo
Translations: compel, force, constrain
From the root: ΠΡΟΣΑΝΑΓΚΑΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to compel, force, or constrain someone to do something. It is a compound word formed from πρός (pros, 'to, toward'), ἀνά (ana, 'up, again'), and ἀναγκάζω (anankazo, 'to compel'). The prefix πρός intensifies the action of compelling, suggesting a strong, direct, or even aggressive compulsion. It describes an action where one person exerts pressure or force upon another to achieve a desired outcome.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G4323 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΠΡΟΣΗΝΑΓΚΑΣΕ — he compelled, she compelled, it compelled, he forced, she forced, it forced
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