Dictionary entry

παραβιάζομαι

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

παρα-βιάζομαι,

[in LXX: Ge 19:9, IV Ki 2:17 (בְּ׳פָּצַר), De 1:43 (זוּד hi.), I Ki 28:23 (בְּ׳פָּרַץ) v.1.4*;]

1. prop., to force against nature or law.

2. to compel by force (Polyb.).

3. to constrain by entreaty (Ge 19:9, I Ki 28:23): Lk 24:29, Ac 16:15.†