GreekG4438Verb
πυκτεύω
pukteuō
“to box”
1Occurrences
G4438Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to box (with the fist), i.e. contend (as a boxer) at the games (figuratively)
from a derivative of the same as G4435 (πυγμή);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to box.
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Verb
Morphology Code
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
πυκτεύω appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
1 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
1 Corinthians 9:26BSB
Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air.
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