στρατεύω

strateuōVerbG4754

to battle

From: middle voice from the base of G4756 (στρατιά);

Short Definition

to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations

Full Lexicon Entry

used of the general, to make war, do battle, and (chiefly) of the soldiers serving under him, to serve as a soldier. Metaphorical, of spiritual conflict, to war, make war.
LXX Usage: for מההּ hith., יָצָא, צָבָא; metaphorically, 4

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1
2 Corinthians
1
2 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:7
  • 1 Peter 2:11
  • 1 Timothy 1:18
  • 2 Corinthians 10:3
  • 2 Timothy 2:4

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