Lexical Definition
ἀνταγωνίζομαι antagōnízomai (an-tag-o-nid'-zom-ahee) to struggle G:V
from ἀντί and ἀγωνίζομαι
strive against.
- to struggle against (figuratively) ("antagonize")
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀνταγωνιζόμενοι | struggling | Heb.12.4 |
Abbott-Smith
** ἀντ-αγωνίζομαι, depon., [in LXX: IV Mac 17:14*;]
to struggle against: seq. πρός, c. acc., He 12:4.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Hebrews | 12:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀνταγωνίζομαι-ίζομαι,
__I struggle against, prove a match for, τινί, especially in war, [NT+5th c.BC+]
__I.2 generally, struggle, vie with, τινί[Refs 5th c.BC+]the parties in a lawsuit, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__I.3 act a part in rivalry with, τινί[Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II as passive, to be set against, τινί[Refs 5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Heb.12.4