Lexical Definition
ἀγωνία agōnía (ag-o-nee'-ah) a struggle G:N-F
from ἀγών
agony.
- a struggle (properly, the state), i.e. (figuratively) anguish
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀγωνίᾳ | agony | Luke.22.44 |
Abbott-Smith
** ἀγωνία, -ας, ἡ (< ἀγών), [in LXX: II Mac 3:14, 16 15:19*;]
1. a contest, wrestling (Eur., Xen.).
2. Of the mind, great fear, agony, anguish (Dem., Arist.): Lk 22:44 (cf . Field, Notes, 77 f. ; Abbott, Essays, 101 f. ; MM, VGT, s.v.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 22:44 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀγωνία-ία, ἡ,
contest, struggle for victory, ἀγὼν διὰ πάσης ἀγωνίαίης ἔχων[Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἅπασαν ἀ. ἐκτεἶναι [[Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2 gymnastic exercise, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: generally, exercise, [Refs]
__3 of the mind, agony, anguish, ἐν φόβῳ καὶ πολλῇ ἀ.[ἀγωνίαίαις [prev. author] “Spir.” 483a5; compare 3rd c.BC: Chrysippus Stoicus 2.248, +others, 1st c.BC: Philodemus Gadarensis Epigrammaticus “Ir.” p 56 W. (\_plural\_), 1st c.BC: Nicolaus Damascenus Historicus “Vit. Caes.” 9.">Refs 4th c.BC+]