G3163: μάχη
máchē · “quarrel”
Definition
a battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy
KJV translates it as: fighting, strive, striving
Word origin: from G3164 (μάχομαι);
Extended definition
μάχη, -ης, ἡ
(μάχομαι), [in LXX chiefly for רִיב ;]
1. a fight.
2. a strife, contention, quarrel: 2Co.7:5, 2Ti.2:23, Jas.4:1; pl., Tit.3:9.†
(AS)
(μάχομαι), [in LXX chiefly for רִיב ;]
1. a fight.
2. a strife, contention, quarrel: 2Co.7:5, 2Ti.2:23, Jas.4:1; pl., Tit.3:9.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3163 is translated
- quarrels ×2
- conflicts, ×1
- quarrels; ×1
Bible verses with G3163 (máchē)
Máchē appears in 4 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 7:5
For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
- 2 Timothy 2:23
But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
- Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
- James 4:1
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?