Constrain

CONSTRAIN kon-stran':

Generally in the sense of pressing urgently (2 Kings 4:8; Luke 24:29; Acts 16:15), to impel or carry away (2 Corinthians 5:14); sometimes to be compelled of necessity (Job 32:18; Acts 28:19; compare Galatians 6:12).

See COMPEL.

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Bibliography Information

Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'CONSTRAIN'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.