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πολεμέω G4170

G4170 is the Greek word πολεμέω, transliterated poleméō. The King James Version most often renders it fought.

Word: πολεμέωTransliteration: poleméōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G4171 (πόλεμος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

fought 2×make war 2×war 1×fight 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: fight, (make) war.

Verses using πολεμέω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

James 4:2 · KJV

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

Revelation 2:16 · KJV

Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

Revelation 12:7 · KJV

And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

Revelation 13:4 · KJV

And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?

Revelation 17:14 · KJV

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4170 mean?

G4170 is the Greek word πολεμέω (poleméō), meaning to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively).

How is G4170 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fought (2 times), make war (2 times), war (1 time), fight (1 time).

How many times does G4170 appear in the Bible?

πολεμέω (poleméō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4170 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4171 (πόλεμος).

Nearby entries

G4167 · ποίμνη — a flock (literally or figuratively)G4168 · ποίμνιον — a flock, i.e. (figuratively) group (of believers)G4169 · ποῖος — individualizing interrogative (of…G4171 · πόλεμος — warfare (literally or figuratively; a…G4172 · πόλις — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or…G4173 · πολιτάρχης — a town-officer, i.e. magistrate

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