ἀγών G73

G73 is the Greek word ἀγών, transliterated agṓn. The King James Version most often renders it conflict.

Word: ἀγώνTransliteration: agṓnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

properly, a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by implication) a contest (held there); figuratively, an effort or anxiety.

Where it comes from

from G71 (ἄγω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

conflict 2×fight 2×contention 1×race 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: conflict, contention, fight, race.

Verses using ἀγών

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Philippians 1:30 · KJV

Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

Colossians 2:1 · KJV

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

1 Thessalonians 2:2 · KJV

But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

1 Timothy 6:12 · KJV

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

2 Timothy 4:7 · KJV

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Hebrews 12:1 · KJV

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Common questions

What does Strong's G73 mean?

G73 is the Greek word ἀγών (agṓn), meaning properly, a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by implication) a contest (held there); figuratively, an effort or anxiety.

How is G73 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it conflict (2 times), fight (2 times), contention (1 time), race (1 time).

How many times does G73 appear in the Bible?

ἀγών (agṓn) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G73 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G71 (ἄγω).

Nearby entries

G70 · ἀγρυπνία — sleeplessness, i.e. a keeping awake G71 · ἄγω — properly, to lead; by implication, to…G72 · ἀγωγή — a bringing up, i.e. mode of living G74 · ἀγωνία — a struggle (properly, the state), i.e…G75 · ἀγωνίζομαι — to struggle, literally (to compete for a…G76 · Ἀδάμ — Adam, the first man; typically (of Jesus)…

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