Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

constrain

Meaning of “constrain”

To compel or force.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Galatians 6:12

Complete exact-word concordance

The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Galatians 6:12 · retained source text

As many as desire to make a faire shew in the flesh, they constraine you to be Circumcised: onely least they should suffer persecution for the Crosse of Christ.

Source order

Definition evidence