Redirected from εναγωνιϲαϲθαι, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.
ΕΝΑΓΩΝΙΣΑΣΘΑΙ, εναγωνισασθαι
ENAGŌNISASTHAI, enagōnisasthai
Sounds Like: en-ah-goh-nee-SAS-thai
Translations: to contend, to struggle, to fight, to strive, to wrestle
From the root: ΕΝΑΓΩΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is an infinitive verb meaning 'to contend' or 'to struggle'. It implies a strenuous effort, like that of an athlete in a contest or a soldier in battle. It is often used metaphorically to describe a spiritual or moral struggle, emphasizing the intensity and determination required. It is a compound word formed from 'εν' (in, into) and 'αγωνιζομαι' (to contend, to struggle).
Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G1725 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 16:16
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΕΝΑΓΩΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ, appear in our texts.
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