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βιαστής

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
βιαστής, οῦ, ὁ
Greek transliteration: 
biastēs
Simplified transliteration: 
biastes
Numbers
Strong's number: 
973
GK Number: 
1043
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
1
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-1f
Gloss: 
forceful one
Definition: 
one who uses violence, or is impetuous; one who is forceful in eager pursuit, Mt. 11:12*

Greek-English Concordance for βιαστής

Matthew 11:12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent (biastai | βιασταί | nom pl masc) are taking it by force.