Greek Word Study
The meaning of “στρατεία”
Understanding strateía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
warfare. - military service, i.e. (figuratively) the apostolic career (as one of hardship and danger)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
στρατεία
Phoneticstrat-i'-ah
Transliterationstrateía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
warfare. - military service, i.e. (figuratively) the apostolic career (as one of hardship and danger)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 10:4 | “(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)” Word: στρατεία (strateía) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:18 | “This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;” Word: στρατεία (strateía) |