ΥΠΕΡΑΓΩΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ, υπεραγωνιζομαι
YPERAGŌNIZOMAI, yperagōnizomai
Sounds Like: hoo-per-ah-go-NEE-zoh-my
Translations: to contend earnestly, to strive earnestly, to struggle intensely
From the root: ΥΠΕΡΑΓΩΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'υπερ' (hyper, meaning 'over' or 'beyond') and 'αγωνιζομαι' (agonizomai, meaning 'to contend' or 'to struggle'). It describes an intense and earnest struggle or contention, often implying a spiritual or moral battle. It suggests putting forth maximum effort, going above and beyond in a struggle or competition.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Deponent, Indicative, 1st Person Singular or Present, Middle/Passive Deponent, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G5227 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΥΠΕΡΑΓΩΝΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ — contending earnestly, striving greatly, struggling vigorously
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