G1264: διαμάχομαι
diamáchomai · “to contend sharply”
Definition
to fight fiercely (in altercation)
KJV translates it as: strive
Extended definition
δια-μάχομαι
[in LXX for לחם ni., Dan LXX 10:20; Sir.8:1, 3 38:28 51:19 * ;]
1. to struggle against.
2. In argument, to contend: Act.23:9.†
(AS)
[in LXX for לחם ni., Dan LXX 10:20; Sir.8:1, 3 38:28 51:19 * ;]
1. to struggle against.
2. In argument, to contend: Act.23:9.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1264 is translated
- they were contending ×1
Bible verses with G1264 (diamáchomai)
Diamáchomai appears in 1 verse.
- Acts 23:9
And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.