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ἀθλέω G118
G118 is the Greek word ἀθλέω, transliterated athléō. The King James Version most often renders it strive.
What it means
to contend in the competitive games.
Where it comes from
from (a contest in the public lists).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: strive.
Verses using ἀθλέω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
2 Timothy 2:5 · KJV
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
Common questions
What does Strong's G118 mean?
G118 is the Greek word ἀθλέω (athléō), meaning to contend in the competitive games.
How is G118 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it strive (2 times).
How many times does G118 appear in the Bible?
ἀθλέω (athléō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G118 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (a contest in the public lists).
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