Strong’s G4170

πολεμέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

polemeó

Pronunciation

po-leh-MEH-o

Definition

To wage war, to fight, to engage in battle

Meaning

I make war, contend, fight, battle.

Usage

The verb "polemeó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of waging war or engaging in conflict. It conveys the idea of active participation in warfare, whether physical or spiritual. The term can be applied to literal battles between nations or metaphorically to spiritual struggles and conflicts.

Bible references

James 4:2;Revelation 2:16;Revelation 12:7;Revelation 12:7;Revelation 13:4;Revelation 17:14;Revelation 19:11