Strong's G75 · Greek
ἀγωνίζομαι
agōnízomai
Definition
to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something)
KJV: fight, labor fervently, strive
Root / derivation: from G73 (ἀγών);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀγωνίζομαι across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Colossians2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G75 (agōnízomai) mean?
to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something)
How many times does G75 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Fight.”
How is agōnízomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G75 is rendered as “Fight” (2×), “fervently” (1×), “fought” (1×), “mastery” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἀγωνίζομαι come from?
from G73 (ἀγών);