καταγωνίζομαιkatagōnízomai
to struggle against, i.e. (by implication) to overcome
Greek (New Testament) · G2610
Meanings
1. to struggle against.
2. to conquer, overcome: Hebrews 11:33.
Same root
- κατάkatá · G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
- ἀγωνίζομαιagōnízomai · G75to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something)
Where it appears
Appears 1 times in the Bible.
- Hebrews 11:33 By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions,
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.