ἐπαγωνίζομαι
epagōnizomai
G1864
G:V
Greek
to contend
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Occurrences
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Books
Greek
Language
epagonizomai describes being urged to contend for the faith delivered to the saints.
Its sole attested use expresses an urged response directed toward the faith delivered to the saints.
Senses in use
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Contending for the delivered faith · dominant
In Jude 1:3, the present middle infinitive occurs after an urging directed toward the faith delivered to the saints; the APB renders the clause "to urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Jude 1:3, the APB presents the clause as an urging "to contend for the faith";