ἀγωνίζεσθε

agōnízomai

Strive

To engage in a contest or struggle, to compete or strive intensely; in extended usage, to make great effort or to exert oneself earnestly toward a goal (whether literal or figurative). In classical and Hellenistic Greek, primary sense is to participate in athletic or other formal contests. In broader contexts, can refer to striving against difficulties, adversaries, or in pursuit of a cause.

G75

Luke 13:24 · Word #1

Lexicon G75

Lemmaἀγωνίζομαι
Transliterationagōnízomai
Strong'sG75
DefinitionTo engage in a contest or struggle, to compete or strive intensely; in extended usage, to make great effort or to exert oneself earnestly toward a goal (whether literal or figurative). In classical and Hellenistic Greek, primary sense is to participate in athletic or other formal contests. In broader contexts, can refer to striving against difficulties, adversaries, or in pursuit of a cause.

Morphology V PRS MID IMP 2P PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest
Mood IMP — Imperative — A command or request
Person 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you")
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

PhraseStrive
Literalstrive-agony-yourselves

Lexical Info

Lemmaἀγωνίζομαι
Strong'sG75

SIBI-P1 Translation G75-01

Keep striving

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing action), middle voice (self-involved participation), imperative mood (command), 2nd person plural (addressed to multiple hearers).
Rendering RationaleThe present imperative calls for ongoing or continual action, and the middle voice reflects personal engagement or participation in the struggle. "Keep striving" preserves the root sense of engaging in a contest or intense effort while reflecting the continuous command to the plural audience.

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