μάχομαι

máchomai

Number

G3164

Language

Greek

Original word

μάχομαι

Transliteration

máchomai

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to war, i.e. (figuratively) to quarrel, dispute

KJV: fight, strive

Root / derivation: middle voice of an apparently primary verb;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μάχομαι across 4 verses.

strove2×

fight1×

strive1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

John1 verse

John 6:52

The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

Acts1 verse

Acts 7:26

And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another?

2 Timothy1 verse

2 Timothy 2:24

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

James1 verse

James 4:2

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

Topics that use this word

Strife Commandments Flesh Life, Eternal Life, Spiritual Lust Meekness Minister (1)Ministers Murmuring Patience Peace

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3164 (máchomai) mean?

to war, i.e. (figuratively) to quarrel, dispute

How many times does G3164 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3164 (μάχομαι) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “strove.”

How is máchomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3164 is rendered as “strove” (2×), “fight” (1×), “strive” (1×).

Where does the Greek word μάχομαι come from?

middle voice of an apparently primary verb;