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διαμάχομαι G1264

G1264 is the Greek word διαμάχομαι, transliterated diamáchomai. The King James Version most often renders it strove.

Word: διαμάχομαιTransliteration: diamáchomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to fight fiercely (in altercation).

Where it comes from

from G1223 (διά) and G3164 (μάχομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

strove 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: strive.

Verses using διαμάχομαι

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 23:9 · KJV

And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1264 mean?

G1264 is the Greek word διαμάχομαι (diamáchomai), meaning to fight fiercely (in altercation).

How is G1264 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it strove (1 time).

How many times does G1264 appear in the Bible?

διαμάχομαι (diamáchomai) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1264 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1223 (διά) and G3164 (μάχομαι).

Nearby entries

G1261 · διαλογισμός — discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration…G1262 · διαλύω — to dissolve utterly G1263 · διαμαρτύρομαι — to attest or protest earnestly, or (by…G1265 · διαμένω — to stay constantly (in being or relation)G1266 · διαμερίζω — to partition thoroughly (literally in…G1267 · διαμερισμός — disunion (of opinion and conduct)

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