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ἀναγκαστῶς G317
G317 is the Greek word ἀναγκαστῶς, transliterated anankastōs. The King James Version most often renders it constraint.
What it means
compulsorily.
Where it comes from
adverb from a derivative of G315 (ἀναγκάζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: by constraint.
Verses using ἀναγκαστῶς
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Peter 5:2 · KJV
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
Common questions
What does Strong's G317 mean?
G317 is the Greek word ἀναγκαστῶς (anankastōs), meaning compulsorily.
How is G317 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it constraint (1 time).
How many times does G317 appear in the Bible?
ἀναγκαστῶς (anankastōs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G317 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb from a derivative of G315 (ἀναγκάζω).
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