πολεμέω

polemeōVerbG4170

to fight

From: from G4171 (πόλεμος);

Short Definition

to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to make war, fight: b ; ( and see M, Pr., 106, 247) a ; hyperb., of private quarrels.
LXX Usage: chiefly for לָחַם ni.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

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

Revelation
5
James
1

Key Passages

  • James 4:2
  • Revelation 12:7
  • Revelation 13:4
  • Revelation 17:14
  • Revelation 19:11

Go beyond grammar.

See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.

Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.