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βιάζω G971
G971 is the Greek word βιάζω, transliterated biázō. The King James Version most often renders it suffereth violence.
What it means
to force, i.e. (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized.
Where it comes from
from G979 (βίος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: press, suffer violence.
Verses using βιάζω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 11:12 · KJV
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Luke 16:16 · KJV
The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
Common questions
What does Strong's G971 mean?
G971 is the Greek word βιάζω (biázō), meaning to force, i.e. (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized.
How is G971 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it suffereth violence (1 time), presseth (1 time).
How many times does G971 appear in the Bible?
βιάζω (biázō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G971 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G979 (βίος).
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