1 occurrence

'Constrain' in the Bible

He sent messengers to Abimelech craftily, saying, "Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brothers are come to Shechem; and behold, they constrain the city [to take part] against you.

Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutThose Who Deceived

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Compel (11 instances)
Constrain (5 instances)
Cumber (1 instance)
Restrain (52 instances)
Stiffen (3 instances)
Tighten (2 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀναγκάζω 
Anagkazo 
Usage: 8

ἀναγκαστῶς 
Anagkastos 
Usage: 1

παραβιάζομαι 
Parabiazomai 
Usage: 2

συνέχω 
sunecho 
be taken with , throng , straiten , keep in , hold , stop , press , lie sick of , constrain , be in a strait
Usage: 10