Greek Word Study
μάχομαι
máchomai
G3164
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G3164
KJV Translations
fightstrive
Derivation / Root
middle voice of an apparently primary verb;
Definition of máchomai
μάχομαι (máchomai) — to war, i.e. (figuratively) to quarrel, dispute
Word Origin
This word comes middle voice of an apparently primary verb;
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word μάχομαι (máchomai) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from μάχομαι.
διαμάχομαι
diamáchomai
G1264
to fight fiercely (in altercation)
θεομάχος
theomáchos
G2314
an opponent of deity
θηριομαχέω
thēriomachéō
G2341
to be a beast-fighter (in the gladiatorial show), i.e. (figuratively) to encounter (furious men)
θυμομαχέω
thymomachéō
G2371
to be in a furious fight, i.e. (figuratively) to be exasperated
λογομαχέω
logomachéō
G3054
to be disputatious (on trifles)
Ματθαῖος
Matthaîos
G3156
Matthæus (i.e. Matthitjah), an Israelite and a Christian
μάχη
máchē
G3163
a battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy
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