What does pykteuo mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G4438

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

to box, fight as a boxer, 1 Cor. 9:26*

In the original Greek the word is written: πυκτεύω

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with pykteuo

These are the most notable occurrences of pykteuo (G4438) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 9:26

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about pykteuo

What does pykteuo mean in Greek?

Strong's G4438 (pykteuo) is a Greek word that means: to box, fight as a boxer, 1 Cor. 9:26* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does pykteuo appear in the Bible?

The word pykteuo (G4438) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4438?

Strong's G4438 is pykteuo, a Greek word defined as: to box, fight as a boxer, 1 Cor. 9:26*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is pykteuo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

pykteuo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.