The meaning of “νικάω”
Understanding nikáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
conquer, overcome, prevail, get the victory. - to subdue (literally or figuratively)
νικάω
conquer, overcome, prevail, get the victory. - to subdue (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 11:22 | “But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.” Word: νικάω (nikáō) | |
| John 16:33 | “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. ” Word: νικάω (nikáō) | |
| Romans 12:21 | “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. ” Word: νικάω (nikáō) | |
| 1 John 4:4 | “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” Word: νικάω (nikáō) | |
| Revelation 5:5 | “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.” Word: νικάω (nikáō) |