Strong's Lexicon nikaó: To conquer, to overcome, to prevail, to gain victory Original Word: νικάω Word Origin: From the Greek noun νίκη (nikē), meaning "victory" or "conquest." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of overcoming or prevailing is גָּבַר (gabar, Strong's H1396), which means to be strong, to prevail, or to be mighty. Usage: The verb νικάω (nikaó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of overcoming or gaining victory, often in a spiritual or moral context. It conveys the idea of triumphing over adversities, challenges, or enemies. This term is frequently associated with the victory of faith, the triumph of Christ over sin and death, and the believer's call to overcome the world through faith in Jesus Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of victory was highly esteemed, often associated with athletic competitions, military conquests, and divine favor. The goddess Nike, personifying victory, was a prominent figure in Greek mythology. In the New Testament, the use of νικάω reflects a spiritualization of this concept, emphasizing the victory of Christ and His followers over spiritual forces and worldly temptations. HELPS Word-studies 3528 nikáō(from 3529 /níkē, "victory") – properly, conquer (overcome); " 'to carry off the victory, come off victorious.' The verb implies a battle" (K. Wuest). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom niké Definition to conquer, prevail NASB Translation conquer (1), conquering (1), overcame (2), overcome (11), overcomes (10), overpowers (1), prevail (1), victorious (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3528: νικάωνικάω, νικῶ; present participle dative νικουντι, Revelation 2:7 Lachmann Revelation 2:17 L T Tr (yet all νικῶντας in Revelation 15:2) (cf. ἐρωτάω, at the beginning); future νικήσω; 1 aorist ἐνίκησα; perfect νενίκηκα; (νίκη); (from Homer down); to conquer (A. V. overcome); a. absolutely, to carry off the victory, come off victorious: of Christ, victorious over all his foes, Revelation 3:21; Revelation 6:2; ἐνίκησεν ... ἀνοῖξαι κτλ. hath so conquered that he now has the right and power to open etc. Revelation 5:5; of Christians, that hold fast their faith even unto death against the power of their foes, and their temptations and persecutions, Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26; Revelation 3:5, 12, 21; Revelation 21:7; with ἐκ τοῦ θηρίου added, to conquer and thereby free themselves from the power of the beast (R. V. to come victorious from; cf. Winers Grammar, 367 (344f); Buttmann, 147 (128)), Revelation 15:2. when one is arraigned or goes to law, to win the case, maintain one's cause (so in the Attic orators; also νικαν δίκην, Euripides, El. 955): Romans 3:4 (from the Sept. of Psalm 50:6 From nike; to subdue (literally or figuratively) -- conquer, overcome, prevail, get the victory. see GREEK nike Englishman's Concordance Luke 11:22 V-ASA-3SGRK: αὐτοῦ ἐπελθὼν νικήσῃ αὐτόν τὴν NAS: than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away KJV: shall come upon him, and overcome him, INT: than he having come upon [him] shall overcome him the John 16:33 V-RIA-1S Romans 3:4 V-FIA-2S Romans 12:21 V-PMM/P-2S Romans 12:21 V-PMA-2S 1 John 2:13 V-RIA-2P 1 John 2:14 V-RIA-2P 1 John 4:4 V-RIA-2P 1 John 5:4 V-PIA-3S 1 John 5:4 V-APA-NFS 1 John 5:5 V-PPA-NMS Revelation 2:7 V-PPA-DMS Revelation 2:11 V-PPA-NMS Revelation 2:17 V-PPA-DMS Revelation 2:26 V-PPA-NMS Revelation 3:5 V-PPA-NMS Revelation 3:12 V-PPA-NMS Revelation 3:21 V-PPA-NMS Revelation 3:21 V-AIA-1S Revelation 5:5 V-AIA-3S Revelation 6:2 V-PPA-NMS Revelation 6:2 V-ASA-3S Revelation 11:7 V-FIA-3S Revelation 12:11 V-AIA-3P Revelation 13:7 V-ANA Strong's Greek 3528 |
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