διαμάχομαι (diamáchomai) — Strive

Greek word study: διαμάχομαι (diamáchomai), Strong's G1264. to fight fiercely (in altercation)

GreekStrong's G1264
Quick definition
Greek word
διαμάχομαι (diamáchomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to fight fiercely (in altercation)

Word study
Derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G3164 (μάχομαι);

KJV translation words: strive

Where this word appears

Strong's G1264 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 23:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

they were contending ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

διεμάχοντο ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Acts 23:9 — διεμάχοντο — they were contending

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1223 διά (diá), G3164 μάχομαι (máchomai).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does diamáchomai (G1264) mean?

To fight fiercely (in altercation).

How is G1264 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1264 as: strive.

How often does διαμάχομαι (diamáchomai) appear?

Strong's G1264 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 23:9.