Greek Word Study

The meaning of πολεμέω

Understanding poleméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

fight, (make) war. - to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)

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Greek Text
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πολεμέω

Phoneticpol-em-eh'-o
Transliterationpoleméō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fight, (make) war. - to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
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.

Word: πολεμέω (poleméō)
Revelation 13:4

And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?

Word: πολεμέω (poleméō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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