μάχομαι

machomaiVerbG3164

to quarrel

From: middle voice of an apparently primary verb;

Short Definition

to war, i.e. (figuratively) to quarrel, dispute

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to fight
2.to quarrel, dispute
LXX Usage: chiefly for רִיב, also for נָצָה ni., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
1
Acts
1
James
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 2:24
  • Acts 7:26
  • James 4:2
  • John 6:52

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