KJV dictionary & concordance

force

Meaning of “force”

Sense 1: Strength or power. Sense 2: Compulsion. Sense 3: Effect or operative power. Sense 4: An armed body. Sense 5: To compel, drive, constrain, press, or carry out by force.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references

19 occurrences19 verses14 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 31:31

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2 Samuel 13:12

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And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 2 Samuel 13:12 · retained source text

And she answered him, Nay, my brother, doe not force me: for no such thing ought to bee done in Israel; doe not thou this folly.

1611 marginal noteHeb. humble me.

1611 marginal noteHeb. It ought not so to be done.

1611 marginal noteLeuit. 18.9.

Complete reference index — all 19 verses

Genesis 31:31 Deuteronomy 22:25 Deuteronomy 34:7 1 Samuel 2:16 2 Samuel 13:12 Ezra 4:23 Esther 7:8 Job 30:18 Job 40:16 Jeremiah 18:21 Jeremiah 23:10 Jeremiah 48:45 Ezekiel 34:4 Ezekiel 35:5 Amos 2:14 Matthew 11:12 John 6:15 Acts 23:10 Hebrews 9:17

Where “force” appears

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verse Deuteronomy2 occurrences
2 verses 1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse Ezra1 occurrence
1 verse Esther1 occurrence
1 verse Job2 occurrences
2 verses Jeremiah3 occurrences
3 verses Ezekiel2 occurrences
2 verses Amos1 occurrence
1 verse Matthew1 occurrence
1 verse John1 occurrence
1 verse Acts1 occurrence
1 verse Hebrews1 occurrence
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Genesis 31:31 1 Samuel 2:16 Ezra 4:23 Job 40:16 Jeremiah 23:10 Ezekiel 35:5 Matthew 11:12 Hebrews 9:17