Quick Definition
a forceful, violent man
Strong's Definition
a forcer, i.e. (figuratively) energetic
Derivation: from G971 (βιάζω);
KJV Usage: violent
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
βιαστής, βιαστου, ὁ (biazoo]);
1. strong, forceful: Pindar Ol. 9, 114 (75); Pythagoras 4, 420 (236; but Pindar only uses the form βιατας, so others).
2. using force, violent: Philo, agric. § 19. In Mat_11:12 those are called βιασταί by whom the kingdom of God βιάζεται, i. e. who strive to obtain its privileges with the utmost eagerness and effort.
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
βιαστής biastēs 1x
one who uses violence, or is impetuous; one who is forceful in eager pursuit, Mat_11:12
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
*† βιαστής , -οῦ , ὁ
( < βιάζω ),
late form of βιατάς ;
1. strong, forceful.
2. violent ( Philo ): Mat_11:12 (see βιάζω ).†
Liddell-Scott — Intermediate Greek Lexicon
βιαστής [Etym: βιάζω] "one who uses force, a violent man", NTest.
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon
βιαστής, -οῦ, ὁ (βιάζω), late form of βιατάς;
__1. strong, forceful.
__2. violent (Philo): Mat.11:12 (see: βιάζω).
† (AS)