ἀγών

agōnNoun (Masculine)G0073

fight

From: from G71 (ἄγω);

Short Definition

properly, a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by implication) a contest (held there); figuratively, an effort or anxiety

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a gathering, esp. for games.
2.a place of assembly.
3.a contest, struggle, trial; metaphorically
aof the Christian life as a contest and struggle
bsolicitude, anxiety
LXX Usage: (לאה), Mac .5 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Thessalonians
1
1 Timothy
1
2 Timothy
1
Colossians
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:2
  • 1 Timothy 6:12
  • 2 Timothy 4:7
  • Colossians 2:1
  • Hebrews 12:1

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