Strongs Number: G73
- Greek Word
- ἀγών
- Transliteration
- agōn
- Phonetic
- ag-one'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
properly a place of assembly (as if led) that is (by implication) a contest (held there); figuratively an effort or anxiety
- Thayers Definition
-
1. an assembly,
a. a place of assembly: especially an assembly met to see games
b. the place of contest, the arena or stadium
2. the assembly of the Greeks at their national games
a. hence the contest for a prize at their games
b. generally, any struggle or contest
c. a battle
d. an action at law, trial
- Origin
- From G71
- Bible Usage
- conflict contention fight race.