θυμομαχέω
thumomacheō
G2371
G:V
Greek
to quarrel
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Greek
Language
thumomacheo describes being in conflict with a group, as a ruler is with the Tyrians and Sidonians.
The attested use describes a ruler being in conflict with the Tyrians and Sidonians, followed by their request for peace.
Senses in use
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Being in conflict with others · dominant
In Acts 12:20, the present active nominative singular masculine participle occurs in the clause about the ruler and the Tyrians and Sidonians; the APB renders the clause, “Now he was quarreling with the Tyrians and Sidonians.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 12:20, the APB presents the clause as “he was quarreling with the Tyrians and Sidonians.” The verse is read as a whole.