Lexicon thumomacheó: To fight fiercely, to engage in a heated conflict Original Word: θυμομαχέω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be highly displeased. From a presumed compound of thumos and machomai; to be in a furious fight, i.e. (figuratively) to be exasperated -- be highly displeased. see GREEK thumos see GREEK machomai NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom thumos and machomai Definition to fight desperately NASB Translation very angry (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2371: θυμομαχέωθυμομαχέω, θυμομάχω; (θυμός and μάχομαι); to carry on war with great animosity (Polybius, Diodorus, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch); to be very angry, be exasperated (A. V. highly displeased): τίνι, with one, Acts 12:20. Cf. Kypke, Observations, ii, p. 62f Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: θυμός (thumos), meaning "passion" or "anger," and μάχομαι (machomai), meaning "to fight" or "to battle."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for θυμομαχέω, related concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as: Usage: The term θυμομαχέω is not directly found in the New Testament text. It is a compound word that would describe a situation of intense emotional conflict or a passionate argument. Context: • Contextual Background: The concept of θυμομαχέω can be understood within the broader biblical context of conflict and resolution. The New Testament often addresses the issues of anger and disputes among believers, urging them to seek peace and reconciliation. For example, in Ephesians 4:31-32 (BSB), Paul advises, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you." Forms and Transliterations θυμομαχων θυμομαχών θυμομαχῶν thumomachon thumomachōn thymomachon thymomachôn thymomachōn thymomachō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |