Strong's Lexicon
G973
G973 — βιαστής
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G973 |
|---|---|
| Word: | βιαστής |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | from G971 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | biastes |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | bee-as-tace' |
| Meaning: | 1. a forcer 2. (figuratively) energetic |
| KJV Renderings: | violent |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
βιαστής, βιαστου, ὁ (biazoo]);
1. strong, forceful: Pindar Ol. 9, 114 (75); Pythagoras 4, 420 (236; but Pindar only uses the form βιατας, so others).
2. using force, violent: Philo, agric. § 19. In Mat 11:12 those are called βιασταί by whom the kingdom of God βιάζεται, i. e. who strive to obtain its privileges with the utmost eagerness and effort.
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
βιαστής (violent)
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
- GK: από δε των ημερών Ιωάννου του βαπτιστού έως άρτι η βασιλεία των ουρανών βιάζεται και βιασταί αρπάζουσιν αυτήν