Strong's Greek · G4438

πυκτέω

pyktéō

fight

Definition

to box (with the fist), i.e. contend (as a boxer) at the games (figuratively)

Derivation

from a derivative of the same as G4435 (πυγμή);

Appears 1 time in Scripture

1 Corinthians 9:26

Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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