Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀγωνία”
Understanding agōnía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
agony. - a struggle (properly, the state), i.e. (figuratively) anguish
G74
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀγωνία
Phoneticag-o-nee'-ah
Transliterationagōnía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
agony. - a struggle (properly, the state), i.e. (figuratively) anguish
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 22:44 | “And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” Word: ἀγωνία (agōnía) |