Strong's Lexicon katagónizomai: To overcome, to conquer, to defeat Original Word: καταγωνίζομαι Word Origin: From the preposition κατά (kata, meaning "against" or "down") and the verb ἀγωνίζομαι (agonizomai, meaning "to struggle" or "to fight"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for καταγωνίζομαι, the concept of overcoming or prevailing is found in Hebrew words such as גָּבַר (gabar, Strong's H1396) meaning "to prevail" or "to be strong," and נָצַח (natsach, Strong's H5329) meaning "to oversee" or "to endure." Usage: The verb καταγωνίζομαι is used to describe the act of overcoming or defeating an opponent, often in a struggle or contest. It conveys a sense of victory achieved through effort and conflict. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral victories. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, athletic contests and gladiatorial games were common, and the language of struggle and victory was well understood. The concept of overcoming an opponent was not only relevant in physical contests but also in philosophical and moral debates. The New Testament writers often used such imagery to describe the Christian life as a spiritual battle against sin and evil. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and agónizomai Definition to struggle against NASB Translation conquered (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2610: καταγωνίζομαικαταγωνίζομαι: deponent middle; 1 aorist κατηγωνισαμην; 1. to struggle against (Polybius 2, 42, 3, etc.). 2. to overcome (cf. German niederkämpfen): Hebrews 11:33. (Polybius, Josephus, Lucian, Plutarch, Aelian) From kata and agonizomai; to struggle against, i.e. (by implication) to overcome -- subdue. see GREEK kata see GREEK agonizomai |
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