ἀγωνίζομαι

agōnizomaiVerbG0075

to struggle

From: from G73 (ἀγών);

Short Definition

to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to contend for a prize
2.to fight, struggle, strive
LXX Usage: Da TH (שׂוּם בָּל), I, II, 4Mac .5 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
2
Colossians
2
1 Corinthians
1
2 Timothy
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:25
  • 1 Timothy 4:10
  • 1 Timothy 6:12
  • 2 Timothy 4:7
  • Colossians 1:29

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