Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to fight God
Usage: θεομαχέω, -ῶ (θεομάχος), [in LXX: 2Ma.7:19 * ;] to fight against God: Act.23:9 (Rec.).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2313
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G2313 Quick Answer
Strong's G2313 θεομαχέω (theomacheo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. theomacheo (theh-oh-makh-eh'-o) v. 1. to resist deity [from G2314] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include arose, against, god, great, and cry. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- theomacheo (theh-oh-makh-eh'-o) v. 1. to resist deity [from G2314]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- arose, against, god, great, and cry
Meaning and Definition
theomacheo (theh-oh-makh-eh'-o) v. 1. to resist deity [from G2314] KJV: fight against God Root(s): G2314
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2313. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
arose
against
god
great
cry
scribes
pharisees'
part
strove
saying
find
evil
How Strong's G2313 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2313 (θεομαχέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 7:19 — θεομαχεῖν
Strong's G2313 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 G2313 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.
Strong's G2313 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
But think not thou, that takest in hand to strive against God, that thou shall escape unpunished.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2313.
And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.
But think not thou, that takest in hand to strive against God, that thou shall escape unpunished.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2313, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2313 FAQ
What does theomacheo (θεομαχέω) mean?
Theomacheo (Strong's G2313) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fight against God". theomacheo (theh-oh-makh-eh'-o) v. 1. to resist deity [from G2314]
How many times is theomacheo (θεομαχέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2313 across 2 books.
Where can I study theomacheo (θεομαχέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2313 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate theomacheo (θεομαχέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as arose, against, god, great, cry, and scribes. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2313 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2313, with linked reader references where each row is available.