πολεμέω (poleméō) — Fight
Greek word study: πολεμέω (poleméō), Strong's G4170. to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)
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to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)
KJV translation words: fight, (make) war
Strong's G4170 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 4:2 and last appears in Revelation 19:11.
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Verses (all 6)
- James 4:2 — πολεμεῖτε — wrangle
- Revelation 2:16 — πολεμήσω — I will make war
- Revelation 12:7 — πολεμῆσαι — to war
- Revelation 13:4 — πολεμῆσαι — to make war
- Revelation 17:14 — πολεμήσουσιν — war will make
- Revelation 19:11 — πολεμεῖ — makes war
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Named in this entry's derivation: G4171 πόλεμος (pólemos).
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What does poleméō (G4170) mean?
To be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively).
How is G4170 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4170 as: fight, (make) war.
How often does πολεμέω (poleméō) appear?
Strong's G4170 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 4:2 and last appears in Revelation 19:11.
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