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Strong's G29 ἀγγαρεύω (angareuo)

aggareuo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H29 — abiah (“Abijah”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G29
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G29 Quick Answer

Strong's G29 ἀγγαρεύω (aggareuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aggareuo (ang-ar-yew'-o) v. 1. (properly) to be a courier 2. (by implication) to press into public service It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include compel. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
aggareuo (ang-ar-yew'-o) v. 1. (properly) to be a courier 2. (by implication) to press into public service
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
compel

Meaning and Definition

aggareuo (ang-ar-yew'-o) v. 1. (properly) to be a courier 2. (by implication) to press into public service [of foreign origin] KJV: compel (to go) Compare: H104

Original Word
ἀγγαρεύω
Transliteration
aggareuo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G29. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to force

Usage: 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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How Strong's G29 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render aggareuo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

compel Matthew 5:41

How Strong's G29 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.

Strong's G29 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G29 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 5:41 KJV

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

Matthew 27:32 KJV

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

Mark 15:21 KJV

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.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G29.

Matthew 5:41 New Testament, KJV
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Matthew 27:32 New Testament, KJV
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
Mark 15:21 New Testament, KJV
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.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G29, grouped by book.

Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G29 FAQ

What does angareuo (ἀγγαρεύω) mean?

Strong's G29 is a Greek entry for G29 ἀγγαρεύω (aggareuo). aggareuo (ang-ar-yew'-o) v. 1. (properly) to be a courier 2. (by implication) to press into public service

How many times is angareuo (ἀγγαρεύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G29 across 2 books.

Where can I study angareuo (ἀγγαρεύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G29 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate angareuo (ἀγγαρεύω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as compel. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.