ΔΙΑΘΛΕΩ, διαθλεω
DIATHLEŌ, diathleō
Sounds Like: dee-ath-LEH-oh
Translations: to contend, to struggle, to strive
From the root: ΔΙΑΘΛΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the act of contending or struggling, often in a contest or conflict. It implies a strenuous effort or a vigorous striving towards a goal, similar to an athlete competing in a game.
Inflection: First person singular, Present, Active, Indicative
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From the same root
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- ΔΙΑΘΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ — contending, struggling, striving, those who contend, those who struggle
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