◄ 4438. pukteuó ►
Strong's Lexicon pukteuó: To box, to fight with fists Original Word: πυκτεύω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: pukteuó Pronunciation: pook-tyoo'-o Phonetic Spelling: (pook-teh'-o) Definition: To box, to fight with fists Meaning: I box, am a boxer. Word Origin: Derived from πυκτεύς (pukteus), meaning "a boxer." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pukteuó," the concept of fighting or contending can be related to Hebrew words such as לָחַם (lacham, Strong's H3898), meaning "to fight" or "to battle." Usage: The verb "pukteuó" is used in the context of physical combat, specifically boxing or fighting with fists. It conveys the idea of engaging in a struggle or contest, often implying discipline, effort, and endurance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, boxing was a well-known sport, often featured in the Olympic Games. It was a test of strength, skill, and endurance, requiring rigorous training and discipline. The metaphor of boxing was sometimes used by philosophers and writers to describe the moral and spiritual struggles of life, emphasizing the need for self-control and perseverance. HELPS Word-studies 4438 pyktéō – properly, to box ("fistfight"); (figuratively) to engage in spiritual warfare, giving all to be a victor in God's race of faith (used only in 1 Cor 9:26). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from puktés (a pugilist) Definition to box NASB Translation box (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4438: πυκτεύω πυκτεύω; (πύκτης a pugilist (see πυγμή, at the beginning)); to be a boxer, to box (A. V. fight): 1 Corinthians 9:26. (Euripides, Xenophon, Plato, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fight. From a derivative of the same as pugme; to box (with the fist), i.e. Contend (as a boxer) at the games (figuratively) -- fight. see GREEK pugme Forms and Transliterations πυκτευω πυκτεύω pukteuo pukteuō pykteuo pykteuō pykteúo pykteúō Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 9:26 V-PIA-1S GRK: ἀδήλως οὕτως πυκτεύω ὡς οὐκ NAS: as not without aim; I box in such a way, KJV: uncertainly; so fight I, not as INT: uncertainly so I fight as not Strong's Greek 4438 1 Occurrence πυκτεύω — 1 Occ.