Strong's Lexicon palé: Struggle, wrestling, conflict Original Word: πάλη Word Origin: Derived from the verb πάλλω (pallō), meaning "to sway" or "to vibrate," which is related to the concept of wrestling or struggling. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "palé," the concept of struggle or wrestling can be seen in the Hebrew word "אבק" (abaq), as in Genesis 32:24, where Jacob wrestles with the angel. Usage: The term "palé" is used in the New Testament to describe a struggle or conflict, often in a metaphorical sense. It conveys the idea of a wrestling match, emphasizing the intensity and personal nature of the struggle. In the context of the Christian life, it often refers to spiritual battles against forces of evil. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, wrestling was a popular sport and a key event in the Olympic Games. It was a test of strength, skill, and endurance, often involving close physical contact and strategic maneuvers. The imagery of wrestling would have been familiar to the original audience of the New Testament, providing a vivid metaphor for spiritual and moral struggles. HELPS Word-studies 3823 pálē – properly, "a wrestling bout; hence, a struggle, a conflict" (Souter). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palló (to sway) Definition wrestling, generally fight NASB Translation struggle (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3823: πάληπάλη, παλης, ἡ (from πάλλω to vibrate, shake), from Homer down, wrestling (a contest between two in which each endeavors to throw the other, and which is decided when the victor is able θλίβειν καί κατέχειν his prostrate antagonist, i. e. hold him down with his hand upon his neck; cf. Plato, legg. 7, p. 796; Aristotle, rhet. 1, 5, 14, p. 1361b, 24; Heliodorus aethiop. 10, 31; (cf. Krause, Gymn. u. Agon. d. Griech. i. 1, p. 400ff; Guhl and Koner, p. 219f; Dict. of Antiq. under the wordlucta)); the term is transferred to the struggle of Christians with the powers of evil: Ephesians 6:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance struggleFrom pallo (to vibrate; another form for ballo); wrestling -- + wrestle. see GREEK ballo Forms and Transliterations παλη πάλη pale palē pále pálēLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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