Lexical Definition
ἐπαγωνίζομαι epagōnízomai (ep-ag-o-nid'-zom-ahee) to contend G:V
from ἐπί and ἀγωνίζομαι
earnestly contend for.
- to struggle for
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐπαγωνίζεσθαι | to contend earnestly | Jude.1.3 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐπ-αγωνίζομαι depon.;
1. to contend with (Plut.).
2. to contend for (C.I., 2335, 19): c. dat. rei, Ju 3.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Jude | 1:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐπαγωνίζομαι,
contend with, τινί [Refs 1st c.AD+]; continue to attack, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2 with dative of things, contend in, εὐνοίᾳ [Refs]; contend for, τῇ πίστει [NT]: lay stress on, ἐ. τῷ λόγῳ [Refs 1st c.AD+]; exertoneself, [Refs]
__3 contend again, in games, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__3.b speak after a person, follow him, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]