Refiner Word Study polemeo (G4170)
G4170  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
πολεμέω
polemeo
6 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to make or wage war, fight, Rev. 2:16; 12:7; to battle, quarrel, Jas. 4:2"

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Definition and meaning

What does polemeo mean in Greek?

6
Occurrences in Scripture
G4170
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to make or wage war, fight, Rev. 2:16; 12:7; to battle, quarrel, Jas. 4:2

In the original Greek the word is written: πολεμέω

Scripture references

Top 6 Bible verses with polemeo

These are the most notable occurrences of polemeo (G4170) across the King James Bible.

James 4:2

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

Revelation 2:16

Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

Revelation 12:7

And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

Revelation 13:4

And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?

Revelation 17:14

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Revelation 19:11

And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about polemeo

What does polemeo mean in Greek?

Strong's G4170 (polemeo) is a Greek word that means: to make or wage war, fight, Rev. 2:16; 12:7; to battle, quarrel, Jas. 4:2 It appears 6 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does polemeo appear in the Bible?

The word polemeo (G4170) appears 6 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4170?

Strong's G4170 is polemeo, a Greek word defined as: to make or wage war, fight, Rev. 2:16; 12:7; to battle, quarrel, Jas. 4:2. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is polemeo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

polemeo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.