GreekG1864Verb
ἐπαγωνίζομαι
epagōnizomai
“to contend”
1Occurrences
G1864Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to struggle for
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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2.to contend for (C.I., 2335, 19): with dative of thing(s).
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Verb
Morphology Code
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
ἐπαγωνίζομαι appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Jude
1
Key Passages
Jude 1:3BSB
Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.
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