Strong’s G0970

βία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

bia

Pronunciation

bee'-ah

Definition

Force, violence

Meaning

force, violence, strength.

Usage

In the New Testament, "bia" refers to the concept of force or violence, often in the context of physical strength or coercion. It can denote both literal physical force and metaphorical force, such as the exertion of power or influence.

Bible references

Acts 5:26;Acts 21:35;Acts 24:7;Acts 27:41