ἐπαγωνίζομαι (epagōnízomai) — Earnestly Contend for

Greek word study: ἐπαγωνίζομαι (epagōnízomai), Strong's G1864. to struggle for

GreekStrong's G1864
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐπαγωνίζομαι (epagōnízomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to struggle for

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι);

KJV translation words: earnestly contend for

Where this word appears

Strong's G1864 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 Jude 1:3.

How it is rendered in the text

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

to contend earnestly ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐπαγωνίζεσθαι ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Jude 1:3 — ἐπαγωνίζεσθαι — to contend earnestly

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G75 ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnízomai).

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 epagōnízomai (G1864) mean?

To struggle for.

How is G1864 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1864 as: earnestly contend for.

How often does ἐπαγωνίζομαι (epagōnízomai) appear?

Strong's G1864 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 Jude 1:3.