ΕΠΑΓΩΝΙΖΕΣΘΑΙ, επαγωνιζεσθαι
EPAGŌNIZESTHAI, epagōnizesthai
Sounds Like: ep-ag-oh-NID-zes-thai
Translations: to contend earnestly, to strive for, to fight for, to struggle for
From the root: ΕΠΑΓΩΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from 'epi' (upon, against, in addition to) and 'agonizomai' (to contend, struggle). It means to contend earnestly, to strive with great effort, or to fight vigorously for something. It implies a strong, intense struggle or competition, often in a spiritual or moral sense, like contending for a belief or truth.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G1879 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Jude — 1:3
From the same root
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