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λογομαχέω G3054

G3054 is the Greek word λογομαχέω, transliterated logomachéō. The King James Version most often renders it strive.

Word: λογομαχέωTransliteration: logomachéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to be disputatious (on trifles).

Where it comes from

from a compound of G3056 (λόγος) and G3164 (μάχομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

strive 1×about words 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: strive about words.

Verses using λογομαχέω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Timothy 2:14 · KJV

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3054 mean?

G3054 is the Greek word λογομαχέω (logomachéō), meaning to be disputatious (on trifles).

How is G3054 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it strive (1 time), about words (1 time).

How many times does G3054 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G3054 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G3056 (λόγος) and G3164 (μάχομαι).

Nearby entries

G3051 · λόγιον — an utterance (of God)G3052 · λόγιος — fluent, i.e. an orator G3053 · λογισμός — computation, i.e. (figuratively) reasoning…G3055 · λογομαχία — disputation about trifles ("logomachy")G3056 · λόγος — something said (including the thought); by…G3057 · λόγχη — a "lance"

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