διαμάχομαι
diamachomai
G1264
G:V
Greek
to contend sharply
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Diamachomai describes a sharp verbal contention in the dispute reported in Acts 23:9.
The attested use describes people engaged in sharp contention during the dispute in Acts 23:9.
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Engaging in a sharp dispute · dominant
In Acts 23:9, διεμάχοντο is a third-person plural imperfect middle indicative form within the account of a great shouting and the scribes' spoken objection. The APB renders the clause “stood up and contended sharply,” followed by their statement that they find no evil in the man.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 23:9, the APB presents the disputed action as “contended sharply.” This rendering confirms the scene's contention without isolating every element of the Greek form.