Greek · G3163 · unreviewed

μάχη

Quarrel

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μάχη G3163
Pronunciation máchē

What does μάχη (máchē) mean in the Bible?

μάχη (máchē) is a Greek word meaning "quarrel". μάχη, -ης, ἡ (μάχομαι), [in LXX chiefly for רִיב ;] __1.

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Meaning

quarrel
Extended definition

Physical or verbal combat; a fight or quarrel arising from conflicting desires and intentions

(μάχομαι), [in LXX chiefly for רִיב ;]

1a fight.
2a strife, contention, quarrel: 2Co.7:5, 2Ti.2:23, Jas.4:1; pl., Tit.3:9.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Feminine 2 Cor 7:5 · Jas 4:1
Accusative · Plural · Feminine 2 Tim 2:23 · Titus 3:9
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