Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀμύνομαι”
Understanding amýnomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice of a primary verb defend. - to ward off (for oneself), i.e. protect
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀμύνομαι
Phoneticam-oo'-nom-ahee
Transliterationamýnomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice of a primary verb defend. - to ward off (for oneself), i.e. protect
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:24 | “And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:” Word: ἀμύνομαι (amýnomai) |