Refiner Word Study anankastos (G317)
G317  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἀναγκαστῶς
anankastos
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"by constraint or compulsion, unwillingly, opposite to ἑκουσίως, 1 Pet. 5:2*"

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Definition and meaning

What does anankastos mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G317
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

by constraint or compulsion, unwillingly, opposite to ἑκουσίως, 1 Pet. 5:2*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀναγκαστῶς

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with anankastos

These are the most notable occurrences of anankastos (G317) across the King James Bible.

1 Peter 5:2

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about anankastos

What does anankastos mean in Greek?

Strong's G317 (anankastos) is a Greek word that means: by constraint or compulsion, unwillingly, opposite to ἑκουσίως, 1 Pet. 5:2* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does anankastos appear in the Bible?

The word anankastos (G317) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G317?

Strong's G317 is anankastos, a Greek word defined as: by constraint or compulsion, unwillingly, opposite to ἑκουσίως, 1 Pet. 5:2*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is anankastos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

anankastos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.