πυκτεύω

pukteuōVerbG4438

to box

From: from a derivative of the same as G4435 (πυγμή);

Short Definition

to box (with the fist), i.e. contend (as a boxer) at the games (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to box.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:26

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