Strong's G118 · Greek
ἀθλέω
athléō
Number
G118
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀθλέω
Transliteration
athléō
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
to contend in the competitive games
KJV: strive
Root / derivation: from (a contest in the public lists);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀθλέω across 1 verse.
strive2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G118 (athléō) mean?
to contend in the competitive games
How many times does G118 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G118 (ἀθλέω) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “strive.”
How is athléō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G118 is rendered as “strive” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἀθλέω come from?
from (a contest in the public lists);