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ἀθλέω

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
ἀθλέω
Greek transliteration: 
athleō
Simplified transliteration: 
athleo
Principal Parts: 
-, ἤθλησα, ἤθληκα, -, -
Numbers
Strong's number: 
118
GK Number: 
123
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
v-1d(2a)
Gloss: 
to compete in a contest
Definition: 
to strive, contend, be a champion in the public games, 2 Tim. 2:5*

Greek-English Concordance for ἀθλέω

2 Timothy 2:5 Likewise, if anyone competes as an athlete (athlē | ἀθλῇ | pres act subj 3 sg), he does not receive a wreath unless he (athlēsē | ἀθλήσῃ | aor act subj 3 sg) competes (athlēsē | ἀθλήσῃ | aor act subj 3 sg) lawfully.