Strong's Lexicon

G2610

G2610 — καταγωνίζομαι

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekkatagonizomaiverbOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G2610
Word:καταγωνίζομαι
Part of Speech:verb
Etymology:from G2596 and G75
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:katagonizomai
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:kat-ag-o-nid'-zom-ai
Meaning:1. to struggle against 2. (by implication) to overcome
KJV Renderings:subdue

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

καταγωνίζομαι: deponent middle; 1 aorist κατηγωνισαμην;

1. to struggle against (Polybius 2, 42, 3, etc.).

2. to overcome (cf. German niederkämpfen): Heb 11:33. (Polybius, Josephus, Lucian, Plutarch, Aelian)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

καταγωνίζομαι (subdue)

Hebrews 11:33

KJV: Who through faith subdued kingdoms wrought righteousness obtained promises stopped the mouths of lions
GK: οι διά πίστεως κατηγωνίσαντο βασιλείας ειργάσαντο δικαιοσύνην επέτυχον επαγγελιών έφραξαν στόματα λεόντων
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