What is "constraineth"

Usage examples of "constraineth".

I see and behold your great humility, and that ye be sorry and repentant of your guilts, it constraineth me to do you grace and mercy.

For Solomon saith, 'When the condition of man is pleasant and liking to God, he changeth the hearts of the man's adversaries, and constraineth them to beseech him of peace of grace.

I may not do as every ploughman may: My people me constraineth for to take Another wife, and cryeth day by day.