ἀθλέω (athléō) — Strive
Greek word study: ἀθλέω (athléō), Strong's G118. to contend in the competitive games
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to contend in the competitive games
KJV translation words: strive
Strong's G118 is tagged on 2 words in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Timothy 2:5.
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Verses (all 1)
- 2 Timothy 2:5 — ἀθλῇ — shall compete
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G119 ἄθλησις (áthlēsis), G4866 συναθλέω (synathléō).
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What does athléō (G118) mean?
To contend in the competitive games.
How is G118 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G118 as: strive.
How often does ἀθλέω (athléō) appear?
Strong's G118 is tagged on 2 words in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Timothy 2:5.
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