The meaning of “ἀγών”
Understanding agṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
conflict, contention, fight, race. - properly, a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by implication) a contest (held th...
ἀγών
conflict, contention, fight, race. - properly, a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by implication) a contest (held there) - figuratively, an effort or anxiety
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 1:30 | “Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me. ” Word: ἀγών (agṓn) | |
| Colossians 2:1 | “For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;” Word: ἀγών (agṓn) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:2 | “But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.” Word: ἀγών (agṓn) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:12 | “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” Word: ἀγών (agṓn) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:7 | “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” Word: ἀγών (agṓn) |