compel

Found 5 times in the King James Bible

H5647 Hebrew

G29 Greek

English Definition

to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

עָבַד

Transliteration

ʻâbad

Strong's Reference H5647

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

ἀγγαρεύω

Transliteration

angareúō

Strong's Reference G29

Greek Meaning

properly, to be a courier, i.e. (by implication) to press into public service

"Compel" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H5647, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G29. Context determines which original word is being used.

Occurrences in Scripture

Leviticus 25:39 Old Testament

thou shalt not compel him to serve

Esther 1:8 Old Testament

law; none did compel: for so the

Matthew 5:41 New Testament

And whosoever shall compel thee to go

Mark 15:21 New Testament

And they compel one Simon a

Luke 14:23 New Testament

and hedges, and compel them to come

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