ἀνταγωνίζομαι

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From ἀντι- (anti-, against) +‎ ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnízomai, contend for a prize).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ἀντᾰγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai)

  1. to struggle against, prove a match for [with dative]
  2. to struggle or dispute with [with dative]
  3. to strive [with πρός (prós, + accusative) ‘against’]

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Quotations

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  • New Testament, Epistle to the Hebrews 12:4:
    οὔπω μέχρις αἵματος ἀντικατέστητε πρὸς τὴν ἁμαρτίαν ἀνταγωνιζόμενοι·
    oúpō mékhris haímatos antikatéstēte pròs tḕn hamartían antagōnizómenoi;
    • Translation by KJV
      Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

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