Lexicon agónia: Agony, anguish Original Word: ἀγωνία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance agony. From agon; a struggle (properly, the state), i.e. (figuratively) anguish -- agony. see GREEK agon HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 74 agōnía (a feminine noun; see also 73 /agṓn, the masculine noun) – the brand of struggle that emphasizes felt pressure, i.e. experienced in an intensely personal way (used only in Lk 22:44). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom agón Definition a contest, great fear NASB Translation agony (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 74: ἀγωνίαἀγωνία, (ας, ἡ; 1. equivalent to ἀγών, which see. 2. It is often used, from Demosthenes (on the Crown, p. 236, 19 ἦν ὁ Φίλιππος ἐν φόβῳ καί πολλή ἀγωνία) down, of severe mental struggles and emotions, agony, anguish: Luke 22:44 (L brackets WH reject the passage); (2 Macc. 3:14, 16 2Macc. 15:19; Josephus, Antiquities 11, 8, 4 ὁ ἀρχιερεύς ἦν ἐν ἀγωνία καί δηι. (Cf. Field, Otium Norv. iii. on Luke, the passage cited.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀγωνία, similar concepts of distress and anguish can be found in Hebrew words such as יָגוֹן (yagon, Strong's Hebrew 3015), meaning "grief" or "sorrow," and צָרָה (tsarah, Strong's Hebrew 6869), meaning "trouble" or "distress." These terms capture the essence of emotional and spiritual struggle found in various Old Testament contexts. Usage: The word ἀγωνία is used in the New Testament to describe the intense emotional and spiritual struggle experienced by Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. It is a term that captures the depth of His distress as He faced the prospect of His crucifixion. Context: The term ἀγωνία appears in the New Testament in the context of Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, as recorded in Luke 22:44: "And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground." This passage highlights the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil that Jesus experienced as He anticipated the suffering and sacrifice that lay ahead. The use of ἀγωνία underscores the intensity of His internal struggle, reflecting both His humanity and His divine mission. The imagery of His sweat becoming like drops of blood emphasizes the physical manifestation of His mental and emotional state. This moment in the garden is pivotal, illustrating the depth of Christ's obedience and submission to the Father's will, even in the face of overwhelming distress. |
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