λογομαχέω (logomachéō) — Strive About Words

Greek word study: λογομαχέω (logomachéō), Strong's G3054. to be disputatious (on trifles)

GreekStrong's G3054
Quick definition
Greek word
λογομαχέω (logomachéō)

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to be disputatious (on trifles)

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G3056 (λόγος) and G3164 (μάχομαι);

KJV translation words: strive about words

Where this word appears

Strong's G3054 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 2 Timothy 2:14.

How it is rendered in the text

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

to quarrel about words ×1

Forms found in the text

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

λογομαχεῖν ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3056 λόγος (lógos), G3164 μάχομαι (máchomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3055 λογομαχία (logomachía).

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 logomachéō (G3054) mean?

To be disputatious (on trifles).

How is G3054 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3054 as: strive about words.

How often does λογομαχέω (logomachéō) appear?

Strong's G3054 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 2 Timothy 2:14.