Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to contend
Usage: ἐπ-αγωνίζομαι depon.; __1. to contend with (Plut.). __2. to contend for (C.I., 2335, 19): with dative of thing(s), Ju 3.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1864
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G1864 Quick Answer
Strong's G1864 ἐπαγωνίζομαι (epagonizomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epagonizomai (ep-ag-o-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to struggle for [from G1909 and G75] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include earnestly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- epagonizomai (ep-ag-o-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to struggle for [from G1909 and G75]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- earnestly
Meaning and Definition
epagonizomai (ep-ag-o-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to struggle for [from G1909 and G75] KJV: earnestly contend for Root(s): G1909, G75
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1864. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1864 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epagonizomai, 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.
earnestly
Jude 1:3
How Strong's G1864 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 G1864 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 G1864 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1864.
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1864, grouped by book.
Jude 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1864 FAQ
What does epagonizomai (ἐπαγωνίζομαι) mean?
Epagonizomai (Strong's G1864) is a Greek word most simply glossed "earnestly contend for". epagonizomai (ep-ag-o-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to struggle for [from G1909 and G75]
How many times is epagonizomai (ἐπαγωνίζομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1864 across 1 book.
Where can I study epagonizomai (ἐπαγωνίζομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1864 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate epagonizomai (ἐπαγωνίζομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as earnestly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.