Lexicon
ἀνταγωνίζομαι
antagōnizomai
G0464
G:V Greek

to struggle

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Antagonizomai describes continuing struggle or resistance against sin in the verse where it appears.

Its sole attested use presents an ongoing struggle against sin, in a context where resistance has not yet reached the point of blood.

Senses in use

  1. Ongoing struggle against sin · dominant

    In Hebrews 12:4, the present middle participle occurs in the statement about resisting “to the point of blood” against sin; the APB renders the clause “in your struggle against sin.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 12:4, the APB presents the clause as “in your struggle against sin.” This identifies the verse’s overall presentation rather than a precise isolated rendering.

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