G118: ἀθλέω
athléō · “to compete”
Definition
to contend in the competitive games
KJV translates it as: strive
Word origin: from (a contest in the public lists);
Extended definition
ἀθλέω, -ῶ (in cl. also ἀθλεύω, ἆθλος, a contest, in war or in sport),
to contend in games, wrestle, combat: 2Ti.2:5.†
(AS)
to contend in games, wrestle, combat: 2Ti.2:5.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G118 is translated
- shall compete ×1
- he shall compete. ×1
Bible verses with G118 (athléō)
Athléō appears in 1 verse.
- 2 Timothy 2:5
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.