μάχη (máchē) — Fighting

Greek word study: μάχη (máchē), Strong's G3163. a battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy

GreekStrong's G3163
Quick definition
Greek word
μάχη (máchē)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy

Word study
Derivation: from G3164 (μάχομαι);

KJV translation words: fighting, strive, striving

Where this word appears

Strong's G3163 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 7:5 and last appears in James 4:1.

How it is rendered in the text

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

quarrels ×3conflicts ×1

Forms found in the text

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

μάχαι ×2μάχας ×2

Books where it appears most

2 Corinthians ×12 Timothy ×1Titus ×1James ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3164 μάχομαι (máchomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G269 ἄμαχος (ámachos), G3162 μάχαιρα (máchaira).

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 máchē (G3163) mean?

A battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy.

How is G3163 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3163 as: fighting, strive, striving.

How often does μάχη (máchē) appear?

Strong's G3163 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 7:5 and last appears in James 4:1.