μάχη (máchē) — Fighting
Greek word study: μάχη (máchē), Strong's G3163. a battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy
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a battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy
KJV translation words: fighting, strive, striving
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.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- 2 Corinthians 7:5 — μάχαι — conflicts
- 2 Timothy 2:23 — μάχας — quarrels
- Titus 3:9 — μάχας — quarrels
- James 4:1 — μάχαι — quarrels
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3164 μάχομαι (máchomai).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G269 ἄμαχος (ámachos), G3162 μάχαιρα (máchaira).
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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.
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