G1864: ἐπαγωνίζομαι
epagōnízomai · “to contend”
Definition
to struggle for
KJV translates it as: earnestly contend for
Extended definition
ἐπ-αγωνίζομαι depon.;
1. to contend with (Plut.).
2. to contend for (C.I., 2335, 19): with dative of thing(s), Ju 3.†
(AS)
1. to contend with (Plut.).
2. to contend for (C.I., 2335, 19): with dative of thing(s), Ju 3.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1864 is translated
- to contend earnestly ×1
Bible verses with G1864 (epagōnízomai)
Epagōnízomai appears in 1 verse.
- Jude 1:3
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.