Strong's Lexicon antagónizomai: To struggle against, to oppose, to contend Original Word: ἀνταγωνίζομαι Word Origin: Derived from ἀντί (anti, "against") and ἀγωνίζομαι (agonizomai, "to struggle" or "to compete") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνταγωνίζομαι, the concept of struggle or contention can be seen in Hebrew words like לָחַם (lacham, Strong's H3898), meaning "to fight" or "to battle." Usage: The verb ἀνταγωνίζομαι conveys the idea of engaging in a struggle or contest against an opponent. It implies a sense of active resistance or opposition, often in a competitive or adversarial context. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral struggles. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "agon" (struggle or contest) was familiar, especially in the context of athletic competitions and public debates. The imagery of struggle and competition was often used by New Testament writers to describe the Christian life, emphasizing perseverance, discipline, and the reality of spiritual warfare. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anti and agónizomai Definition to struggle against NASB Translation striving (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 464: ἀνταγωνίζομαιἀνταγωνίζομαι; to struggle, fight; πρός τί, against a thing, Hebrews 12:4 (cf. Winers Grammar, § 52, 4, 3). (Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, etc.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strive against. From anti and agonizomai; to struggle against (figuratively) ("antagonize") -- strive against. see GREEK anti see GREEK agonizomai Forms and Transliterations ανταγωνιζομενοι ανταγωνιζόμενοι ἀνταγωνιζόμενοι αντακούσεται αντάρη antagonizomenoi antagonizómenoi antagōnizomenoi antagōnizómenoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 12:4 V-PPM/P-NMPGRK: τὴν ἁμαρτίαν ἀνταγωνιζόμενοι NAS: of shedding blood in your striving against KJV: unto blood, striving against sin. INT: sin wrestling |
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