Strongs Number: G75
- Greek Word
- ἀγωνίζομαι
- Transliteration
- agōnizomai
- Phonetic
- ag-o-nid'-zom-ahee
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to struggle literally (to compete for a prize) figuratively (to contend with an adversary) or generally (to endeavor to accomplish something)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to enter a contest: contend in the gymnastic games
2. to contend with adversaries, fight
3. metaph. to contend, struggle, with difficulties and dangers
4. to endeavour with strenuous zeal, strive: to obtain something
- Origin
- From G73
- Bible Usage
- fight labor fervently strive.