Lexical Definition
διαμάχομαι diamáchomai (dee-am-akh'-om-ahee) to contend sharply G:V
from διά and μάχομαι
strive.
- to fight fiercely (in altercation)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| διεμάχοντο | they were contending | Acts.23.9 |
Abbott-Smith
δια-μάχομαι [in LXX for לחם ni., Da LXX 10:20; Si 8:1, 3 38:28 51:19 * ;]
1. to struggle against.
2. In argument, to contend: Ac 23:9.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Daniel | 10:20 |
| Acts | 23:9 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
διαμάχομαι-ομαι,
future -μαχέσομαι (variant for{-μαχεσώμεθα} aorist subjunctive) [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—fight, contend, σιδήρῳ [Refs 5th c.BC+]; opposed to λανθάνειν, [Refs]; πρός τι variant in [Refs 5th c.BC+]; δ. μὴ μεταγνῶναι ὑμᾶς I resist to the uttermost your change of opinion, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 exert oneself, strive earnestly, περὶ τούτου ὅπως.. [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__3 in argument, contend or maintain that.., with accusative et infinitive, [Refs]: with a negative, δ. τι μὴ εἶναι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; also δ. τι carry a point, [Refs]