The meaning of “στρατεύομαι”
Understanding strateúomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice from the base of στρατιά soldier, (go to) war(-fare). - to serve in a military campaign - figuratively, to ...
στρατεύομαι
middle voice from the base of στρατιά soldier, (go to) war(-fare). - to serve in a military campaign - figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 3:14 | “And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.” Word: στρατεύομαι (strateúomai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:7 | “Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?” Word: στρατεύομαι (strateúomai) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:3 | “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:” Word: στρατεύομαι (strateúomai) | |
| 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: στρατεύομαι (strateúomai) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:4 | “No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.” Word: στρατεύομαι (strateúomai) |