Definition and Context:
The term "waging" in a biblical context often refers to the act of engaging in conflict or battle. This can be understood both in a physical sense, as in warfare, and in a spiritual sense, as in the struggle against sin and evil. The Bible frequently uses the imagery of warfare to describe the Christian life, emphasizing the need for vigilance, perseverance, and reliance on God's strength.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, waging war is a common theme, particularly in the historical books where the Israelites engage in battles to claim and defend the Promised Land. For example, in 1 Samuel 17:47, David declares, "And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands." This highlights the belief that God is the ultimate warrior who fights on behalf of His people.

The concept of waging war is also seen in the prophetic books, where God is depicted as a divine warrior who will execute judgment on the nations. Isaiah 42:13 states, "The LORD will march out like a mighty man, He will stir up His zeal like a warrior. He will shout, yes, He will roar. He will prevail against His enemies."

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, the focus shifts from physical warfare to spiritual warfare. Believers are called to wage war against the spiritual forces of evil. Ephesians 6:12-13 instructs, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand."

The Apostle Paul frequently uses military metaphors to describe the Christian life. In 2 Timothy 2:3-4, he writes, "Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer."

Spiritual Warfare:
The concept of waging spiritual warfare is central to the Christian life. Believers are called to be vigilant and to use spiritual weapons, such as prayer, faith, and the Word of God, to stand against the devil's schemes. 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 emphasizes this, stating, "For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds."

Moral and Ethical Implications:
Waging war, whether physical or spiritual, carries moral and ethical implications. The Bible encourages believers to pursue peace and to love their enemies, as seen in Matthew 5:44, "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." However, it also acknowledges the reality of conflict and the necessity of standing firm in faith.

Conclusion:
The biblical concept of waging war encompasses both the physical battles of the Old Testament and the spiritual battles of the New Testament. It calls believers to rely on God's strength, to use spiritual weapons, and to maintain a posture of faith and perseverance in the face of opposition.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wage.497. antistrateuomai -- to make war against
... against. Word Origin from anti and strateuo Definition to make war against
NASB Word Usage waging war against (1). war against. ...
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4170. polemeo -- to make war
... Word Origin from polemos Definition to make war NASB Word Usage make war (1),
quarrel (1), wage war (2), waged (1), wages war (1), waging (1). ...
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3898a. lacham -- to fight, do battle
... Usage conquer* (1), ever fight (1), fight (77), fighting (15), fights (2), fought
(59), made war (1), make war (5), making war (1), overcome (1), waging war (1 ...
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5648. abad -- to make, do
... 1), do (2), does (1), doing (1), done (4), executed (1), going (1), held (1), incited
(1), made (4), make (1), observe (1), performs (1), torn (2), waging (1). ...
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The Opposite Opinion is Injurious to Grace and Hurtful to Good ...
... It is said to be a contest, and a waging of war between "the law of the mind," that
is, the Holy Spirit dwelling within, and "the law of the members;" and the ...
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Whether Robbery May be Committed Without Sin?
... For if they who take spoils from the enemy, are waging a just war, such
things as they seize in the war become their own property. ...
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Verse the Twenty-Fifth
... In the 23rd verse of this chapter, these two laws are said to be, antisrateuomenoi
"waging war together," like soldier, who are in the field of battle, and ...
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Letter of Martin Luther to Pope Leo X.
... Among those monstrous evils of this age with which I have now for three years been
waging war, I am sometimes compelled to look to you and to call you to mind ...
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Salvation from Sin.
... Foolish is the man, and there are many such men, who would rid himself or his fellows
of discomfort by setting the world right, by waging war on the evils ...
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Introduction. The Need of the Day.
... In this little book we have a production in which the author has made little attempt
at the elucidation of doctrine or the waging of controversy, but in great ...
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Preparations for the Invasion of Greece.
... These inventions, however, by which a government in one generation may enjoy the
pleasure and reap the glory of waging war, and throw the burden of the expense ...
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The Empress Eudoxia from the Story of Christian Womanhood in Old ...
... Paganism and Christianity were waging a silent but determined warfare, and the latter,
by absorbing the best that was in the former, left it but a hollow shell ...
/.../brittain/women of early christianity/ix the empress eudoxia from.htm

Even if the Permission had Been Given by St. Paul in the Sense ...
... And how long will this most shameless "infirmity" persevere in waging a war of
extermination against the "better things?" The time for its indulgence was (the ...
/.../tertullian/on monogamy/chapter xiv even if the permission.htm

Dedicatory
... AMONG those monstrous evils of this age, with which I have now for three years been
waging war, I am sometimes compelled to look to you and to call you to mind ...
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Waging (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Waging (6 Occurrences). ... 2 Corinthians 10:3 For, though
we are still living in the world, it is no worldly warfare that we are waging. ...
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Wagon (3 Occurrences)

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Waggons (9 Occurrences)

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Worldly (25 Occurrences)
... (WEY RSV). 2 Corinthians 10:3 For, though we are still living in the world,
it is no worldly warfare that we are waging. (WEY RSV). ...
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Chios (1 Occurrence)
... In 412 they sided with the Peloponnesians, in the 19th year of the war which
Athens had been waging against Sparta and her allies. ...
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Warfare (18 Occurrences)
... flock? (KJV WBS). 2 Corinthians 10:3 For, though we are still living in the
world, it is no worldly warfare that we are waging. (WEY). ...
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Elijah (104 Occurrences)
... Ever since the time of Joshua, the religion of Yahweh had been waging its combat
with the old Canaanite worship of the powers of Nature, a worship rendered to ...
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