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βιαστής G973
G973 is the Greek word βιαστής, transliterated biastḗs. The King James Version most often renders it violent.
What it means
a forcer, i.e. (figuratively) energetic.
Where it comes from
from G971 (βιάζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: violent.
Verses using βιαστής
All 1 verse, 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G973 mean?
G973 is the Greek word βιαστής (biastḗs), meaning a forcer, i.e. (figuratively) energetic.
How is G973 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it violent (1 time).
How many times does G973 appear in the Bible?
βιαστής (biastḗs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G973 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G971 (βιάζω).
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