ἀγγαρεύω (from the Persian; cf. Vg. angiare, and the Heb. אִגֶרֶת; on the orthogr., see Bl., §6, 1; M, Pr., 46), to impress into public service, employ a courier; hence, to compel to perform a service (prob. common in the vernac.; cf. Deiss., BS, 86f., MM, Exp., iv; VGT, see word): Mat.5:41, 27:32, Mrk.15:21.† (AS)
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G29 — ἀγγαρεύω
angareuō · to force · Greek
3 tagged verse occurrences
Matthew 5:41 · ἀγγαρεύσειWhoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.Matthew 27:32 · ἠγγάρευσανAs they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.Mark 15:21 · ἀγγαρεύουσινThey compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross.