θηριομαχέω

thēriomacheōVerbG2341

to fight beasts

From: from a compound of G2342 (θηρίον) and G3164 (μάχομαι);

Short Definition

to be a beast-fighter (in the gladiatorial show), i.e. (figuratively) to encounter (furious men)

Full Lexicon Entry

to fight with wild beasts (Diod.).

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 15:32

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