ΠΡΟΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ, προμαχομαι
PROMACHOMAI, promachomai
Sounds Like: pro-MAKH-oh-my
Translations: fight for, defend, contend for, be a champion for
From the root: ΠΡΟΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from 'προ' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'for', and 'μάχομαι' (machomai), meaning 'to fight'. Therefore, it means 'to fight on behalf of' or 'to defend'. It describes the action of standing up and fighting for someone or something, acting as a protector or champion. It implies active engagement in defense.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Indicative Mood, 1st Person, Singular
Strong’s number: G4266 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΠΡΟΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ.
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- ΠΡΟΜΑΧΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ — fighting in front, defending, champions, those fighting in front, those defending
- ΠΡΟΜΑΧΟΥΣΙΝ — they fight for, they defend, they fight in front
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