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θηριομαχέω G2341

G2341 is the Greek word θηριομαχέω, transliterated thēriomachéō. The King James Version most often renders it fought with beasts.

Word: θηριομαχέωTransliteration: thēriomachéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to be a beast-fighter (in the gladiatorial show), i.e. (figuratively) to encounter (furious men).

Where it comes from

from a compound of G2342 (θηρίον) and G3164 (μάχομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

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

fought with beasts 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: fight with wild beasts.

Verses using θηριομαχέω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 15:32 · KJV

If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2341 mean?

G2341 is the Greek word θηριομαχέω (thēriomachéō), meaning to be a beast-fighter (in the gladiatorial show), i.e. (figuratively) to encounter (furious men).

How is G2341 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fought with beasts (1 time).

How many times does G2341 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2341 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G2342 (θηρίον) and G3164 (μάχομαι).

Nearby entries

G2338 · θῆλυς — female G2339 · θήρα — hunting, i.e. (figuratively) destruction G2340 · θηρεύω — to hunt (an animal), i.e. (figuratively) to carp at G2342 · θηρίον — a dangerous animal G2343 · θησαυρίζω — to amass or reserve (literally or figuratively)G2344 · θησαυρός — a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively)

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