Biastḗs — G973

Definition

masculine noun

a forcer, i.e. (figuratively) energetic

1. strong, forceful
2. using force, violent

Usually translated as

violent

Origin

from G971

• biázō (G971)

Occurrences

Biastḗs occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1)

• Matthew 11:12 — And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent (βιασταὶ) take it by force.