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
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |