Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to compete
Usage: ἀθλέω, -ῶ (in cl. also ἀθλεύω, ἆθλος, a contest, in war or in sport), to contend in games, wrestle, combat: 2Ti.2:5.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G118
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G118 Quick Answer
Strong's G118 ἀθλέω (athleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. athleo (ath-leh'-o) v. 1. to contend in the competitive games [from athlos "a contest in the public lists"] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include strive. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- athleo (ath-leh'-o) v. 1. to contend in the competitive games [from athlos "a contest in the public lists"]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- strive
Meaning and Definition
athleo (ath-leh'-o) v. 1. to contend in the competitive games [from athlos "a contest in the public lists"] KJV: strive
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G118. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G118 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render athleo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
strive
2 Timothy 2:5
How Strong's G118 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
Strong's G118 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G118 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G118.
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G118, grouped by book.
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G118 FAQ
What does athleo (ἀθλέω) mean?
Athleo (Strong's G118) is a Greek word most simply glossed "strive". athleo (ath-leh'-o) v. 1. to contend in the competitive games [from athlos "a contest in the public lists"]
How many times is athleo (ἀθλέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G118 across 1 book.
Where can I study athleo (ἀθλέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G118 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate athleo (ἀθλέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as strive. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.