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Vocabulary of the Greek New Testament

ἀδελφός

ἀδελφός: (1) a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother (2) having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman (3) any fellow or man (4) a fellow … Continue reading

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ἀδελφή

ἀδελφή: (1) a full, own sister (2) one connected by the tie of the Christian religion Part of Speech: noun feminine Latin: soror (a) sorores germanae (b) animo fideque coniunctae Syriac: ܐܚܐ Matthew 13:56 και αι αδελφαι αυτου ουχι πασαι … Continue reading

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ἀδάπανος

ἀδάπανος: (1) without expense, (2) requiring no outlay, (3) costing nothing Part of Speech: adjective This word is not found in the Septuagint. Latin: sine sumptu Syriac: ܠܐ ܢܦܩ (no expense, no cost, no payment, no outlay) 1 Corinthians 9:18 … Continue reading

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ἀγωνίζομαι, ἀγωνίζεσθαι

ἀγωνίζομαι, ἀγωνίζεσθαι: (1) to enter a contest: contend in the gymnastic games (2) to contend with adversaries, fight (3) metaphorically to contend, struggle, with difficulties and dangers (4) to endeavour with strenuous zeal, strive: to obtain something Part of Speech: … Continue reading

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ἀγωνία

ἀγωνία: (1) a struggle for victory (a) gymnastic exercise, wrestling (2) of severe mental struggles and emotions, agony, anguish Part of Speech: noun feminine Latin: agonia Syriac: ܕܚܠ (fear, terror, awe) Luke 22:44 και γενομενος εν αγωνια εκτενεστερον Study more … Continue reading

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