ἀγγαρεύω

angareúō

Number

G29

Language

Greek

Original word

ἀγγαρεύω

Transliteration

angareúō

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

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

KJV: compel (to go)

Root / derivation: of foreign origin (compare H0104);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀγγαρεύω across 3 verses.

compel2×

compelled1×

go1×

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

Mark1 verse

And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.

What does Strong's G29 (angareúō) mean?

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

How many times does G29 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G29 (ἀγγαρεύω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “compel.”

How is angareúō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G29 is rendered as “compel” (2×), “compelled” (1×), “go” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἀγγαρεύω come from?

of foreign origin (compare H0104);