# βιαστής (biastēs)

Strong’s G973. 1 New Testament occurrences.

a forceful, violent man; one who is eager in pursuit.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/biastes-g973

## Occurrences

- [Matthew 11:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/11/12) — And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.