θυμομαχέω (thymomachéō) — Be Highly Displeased

Greek word study: θυμομαχέω (thymomachéō), Strong's G2371. to be in a furious fight, i.e. (figuratively) to be exasperated

GreekStrong's G2371
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Greek word
θυμομαχέω (thymomachéō)

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to be in a furious fight, i.e. (figuratively) to be exasperated

Word study
Derivation: from a presumed compound of G2372 (θυμός) and G3164 (μάχομαι);

KJV translation words: be highly displeased

Where this word appears

Strong's G2371 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 12:20.

How it is rendered in the text

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

furiously angry ×1

Forms found in the text

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

θυμομαχῶν ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Acts 12:20 — θυμομαχῶν — furiously angry

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2372 θυμός (thymós), 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 thymomachéō (G2371) mean?

To be in a furious fight, i.e. (figuratively) to be exasperated.

How is G2371 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2371 as: be highly displeased.

How often does θυμομαχέω (thymomachéō) appear?

Strong's G2371 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 12:20.