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στρατεύομαι G4754
G4754 is the Greek word στρατεύομαι, transliterated strateúomai. The King James Version most often renders it war.
What it means
to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations.
Where it comes from
middle voice from the base of G4756 (στρατιά).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: soldier, (go to) war(-fare).
Verses using στρατεύομαι
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 3:14 · KJV
And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
1 Corinthians 9:7 · KJV
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
2 Corinthians 10:3 · KJV
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
1 Timothy 1:18 · KJV
This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
2 Timothy 2:4 · KJV
No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
James 4:1 · KJV
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?
1 Peter 2:11 · KJV
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
Common questions
What does Strong's G4754 mean?
G4754 is the Greek word στρατεύομαι (strateúomai), meaning to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations.
How is G4754 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it war (3 times), soldiers (1 time), goeth a warfare (1 time), do (1 time), thou (1 time), among others.
How many times does G4754 appear in the Bible?
στρατεύομαι (strateúomai) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4754 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from the base of G4756 (στρατιά).
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