ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnízomai) — Fight
Greek word study: ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnízomai), Strong's G75. to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish so
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to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something)
KJV translation words: fight, labor fervently, strive
Strong's G75 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 13:24 and last appears in 2 Timothy 4:7.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 8)
- Luke 13:24 — ἀγωνίζεσθε — do strive
- John 18:36 — ἠγωνίζοντο — they were fighting
- 1 Corinthians 9:25 — ἀγωνιζόμενος — is striving
- Colossians 1:29 — ἀγωνιζόμενος — striving
- Colossians 4:12 — ἀγωνιζόμενος — struggling
- 1 Timothy 4:10 — ἀγωνιζόμεθα — strive
- 1 Timothy 6:12 — ἀγωνίζου — do fight
- 2 Timothy 4:7 — ἠγώνισμαι — I have fought
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G73 ἀγών (agṓn).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G464 ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai), G1864 ἐπαγωνίζομαι (epagōnízomai), G2610 καταγωνίζομαι (katagōnízomai), G4865 συναγωνίζομαι (synagōnízomai).
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Frequently asked questions
What does agōnízomai (G75) mean?
To struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something).
How is G75 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G75 as: fight, labor fervently, strive.
How often does ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnízomai) appear?
Strong's G75 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 13:24 and last appears in 2 Timothy 4:7.
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