Strong’s G0119

ἄθλησις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

athlésis

Pronunciation

ATH-lay-sis

Definition

Contest, struggle, conflict

Meaning

a struggling (as in an athletic contest).

Usage

The term "athlésis" refers to the act of engaging in a contest or struggle, often implying a sense of enduring hardship or opposition. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the spiritual and moral struggles faced by believers as they contend for their faith.

Bible references

Hebrews 10:32