464. antagónizomai

Lexicon

antagónizomai: To struggle against, to oppose, to contend

Original Word: ἀνταγωνίζομαι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: antagónizomai
Pronunciation: an-tag-ON-id-zom-ahee
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tag-o-nid'-zom-ahee)
Definition: To struggle against, to oppose, to contend
Meaning: I resist, strive against, contend.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

strive against.

From anti and agonizomai; to struggle against (figuratively) ("antagonize") -- strive against.

see GREEK anti

see GREEK agonizomai

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from anti and agónizomai
Definition
to struggle against
NASB Translation
striving (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 464: ἀνταγωνίζομαι

ἀνταγωνίζομαι; to struggle, fight; πρός τί, against a thing, Hebrews 12:4 (cf. Winers Grammar, § 52, 4, 3). (Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, etc.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἀντί (anti, meaning "against") and ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnízomai, meaning "to struggle" or "to compete").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνταγωνίζομαι, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey opposition or struggle, such as:
• H3898 לָחַם (lacham): To fight, to do battle, to engage in warfare.
• H7854 שָׂטָן (satan): Adversary, one who opposes or obstructs.

These Hebrew terms reflect the broader biblical theme of conflict and opposition, whether in physical battles or spiritual struggles, paralleling the New Testament's use of ἀνταγωνίζομαι in its call for believers to stand firm in their faith.

Usage: This verb is used in contexts where there is a sense of opposition or struggle, often in a metaphorical or spiritual sense. It implies a form of resistance or contention against an opposing force or idea.

Context: The term ἀνταγωνίζομαι is a compound verb that combines the preposition ἀντί, meaning "against," with the verb ἀγωνίζομαι, which is often used in the context of athletic contests or struggles. In the New Testament, this term is used to describe a form of spiritual or moral opposition. It conveys the idea of engaging in a struggle or contest against an adversary, whether that be a physical opponent, a spiritual force, or an internal moral challenge.

The concept of struggle and opposition is a recurring theme in the New Testament, where believers are often encouraged to "fight the good fight" of faith (1 Timothy 6:12) and to stand firm against spiritual adversaries (Ephesians 6:12). The use of ἀνταγωνίζομαι underscores the active and ongoing nature of this struggle, emphasizing the need for perseverance and resilience in the face of opposition.

While the term itself may not appear frequently in the New Testament, its components and related concepts are integral to the Christian understanding of spiritual warfare and moral integrity. The believer is called to resist evil, to contend for the faith, and to oppose anything that stands against the knowledge of God.

Forms and Transliterations

ανταγωνιζομενοι ανταγωνιζόμενοι ἀνταγωνιζόμενοι αντακούσεται αντάρη antagonizomenoi antagonizómenoi antagōnizomenoi antagōnizómenoi

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 12:4 V-PPM/P-NMP
GRK: τὴν ἁμαρτίαν ἀνταγωνιζόμενοι
NAS: of shedding blood in your striving against
KJV: unto blood, striving against sin.
INT: sin wrestling

Strong's Greek 464
1 Occurrence

ἀνταγωνιζόμενοι — 1 Occ.