Strong's Lexicon diamachomai: To contend earnestly, to strive vehemently, to argue intensely. Original Word: διαμάχομαι Word Origin: From the Greek preposition διά (dia, meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and μάχομαι (machomai, meaning "to fight" or "to strive"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διαμάχομαι, similar concepts of contention and striving can be found in Hebrew words like רִיב (riyb, Strong's H7378), which means to contend or dispute. Usage: The verb διαμάχομαι is used to describe a strong, earnest contention or dispute. It implies a vigorous defense or argument, often in the context of a debate or a struggle to uphold a particular truth or position. This term is used to convey the intensity and seriousness of the engagement, often in matters of significant importance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public debate and discourse were common, especially in philosophical and religious contexts. The use of διαμάχομαι would have been understood as engaging in a serious and potentially public dispute. Such contention was not merely for the sake of argument but was often seen as a defense of truth or honor. In the early Christian context, believers were frequently called to defend their faith against misunderstandings and false teachings, making this term particularly relevant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and machomai Definition to struggle against NASB Translation argue heatedly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1264: διαμάχομαιδιαμάχομαι: imperfect διεμαχομην; to fight it out; contend fiercely: of disputants, Acts 23:9. (Sir. 8:1, 3; very frequent in Attic writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strive. From dia and machomai; to fight fiercely (in altercation) -- strive. see GREEK dia see GREEK machomai Forms and Transliterations διεμαχοντο διεμάχοντο diemachonto diemáchontoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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