Bible Encyclopedias
Compel
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
in Matthew 5:41; Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21, is the rendering of the A. V. for the technical term ἀγγαρεύω, to impress into public service, (See ANGAREUO); in Luke 14:23 (ἀναλκάζω, often to "constrain"), it has a milder sense, i.e. urge, rather than the full meaning of coercion (as elsewhere).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Compel'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/compel.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.