Strong's Lexicon strateia: warfare, military service, campaign Original Word: στρατεία Word Origin: Derived from στρατεύω (strateuō), meaning "to serve as a soldier" or "to wage war." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "strateia," the concept of spiritual warfare can be related to terms like צָבָא (tsaba, Strong's H6635), which refers to an army or host, often used in the context of the "hosts" of heaven or the "Lord of Hosts." Usage: The term "strateia" in the New Testament context refers to the concept of spiritual warfare or the Christian's life as a form of military service. It is used metaphorically to describe the struggles and battles that believers face in their spiritual journey, emphasizing the disciplined and committed nature of the Christian life. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, military service was a well-understood concept, with soldiers expected to show loyalty, discipline, and courage. The metaphor of warfare was a powerful image for early Christians, who were often in conflict with societal norms and faced persecution. The idea of spiritual warfare resonated with believers who understood their faith as a battle against spiritual forces and moral challenges. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom strateuó Definition a campaign, expedition, hence warfare NASB Translation fight (1), warfare (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4752: στρατείαστρατεία, στρατείας, ἡ (στρατεύω), an expedition, campaign; military service, warfare: Paul likens his contest with the difficulties that oppose him in the discharge of his apostolic duties to a warfare, 2 Corinthians 10:4 (where Tdf. στρατιᾶς, see his note); 1 Timothy 1:18. ((Herodotus, Xenophon, others.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance warfare. From strateuomai; military service, i.e. (figuratively) the apostolic career (as one of hardship and danger) -- warfare. see GREEK strateuomai Forms and Transliterations στρατειαν στρατείαν στρατειας στρατείας strateian strateían strateias strateíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 10:4 N-GFSGRK: ὅπλα τῆς στρατείας ἡμῶν οὐ NAS: for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, KJV: of our warfare [are] not INT: weapons of the warfare of us [are] not 1 Timothy 1:18 N-AFS Strong's Greek 4752 |
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