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ἐπαγωνίζομαι G1864
G1864 is the Greek word ἐπαγωνίζομαι, transliterated epagōnízomai. The King James Version most often renders it should earnestly contend.
What it means
to struggle for.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: earnestly contend for.
Verses using ἐπαγωνίζομαι
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Jude 1:3 · KJV
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1864 mean?
G1864 is the Greek word ἐπαγωνίζομαι (epagōnízomai), meaning to struggle for.
How is G1864 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it should earnestly contend (1 time).
How many times does G1864 appear in the Bible?
ἐπαγωνίζομαι (epagōnízomai) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1864 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι).
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