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Opposing God

θεομάχοςStrong’s G2314

theomachos

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Theomachos is the Greek word usually translated “fighting against god”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.”
Acts 5:39 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “fighting against god”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • fighting against god 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most
  • Acts 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    θεομάχος theomachos · opposing God

    θεομάχος, -ον [in Sm.: Job.26:5, Pro.9:18 21:16 * ;] fighting against God: Act.5:39.† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.