Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
struggle
Usage: ἄθλησις, -εως, ἡ (ἀθλέω), a contest, combat, esp. of athletes; figuratively, a struggle: Heb.10:32 (for exx., see MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G119
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G119 Quick Answer
Strong's G119 ἄθλησις (athlesis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. athlesis (ath'-lay-sis) n. 1. a struggle (figuratively) [from G118] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include fight. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- athlesis (ath'-lay-sis) n. 1. a struggle (figuratively) [from G118]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- fight
Meaning and Definition
athlesis (ath'-lay-sis) n. 1. a struggle (figuratively) [from G118] KJV: fight Root(s): G118
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G119. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G119 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render athlesis, 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.
fight
Hebrews 10:32
How Strong's G119 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 G119 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 G119 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G119.
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G119, grouped by book.
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G119 FAQ
What does athlesis (ἄθλησις) mean?
Athlesis (Strong's G119) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fight". athlesis (ath'-lay-sis) n. 1. a struggle (figuratively) [from G118]
How many times is athlesis (ἄθλησις) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G119 across 1 book.
Where can I study athlesis (ἄθλησις) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G119 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate athlesis (ἄθλησις)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fight. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.