Poleméō — G4170

Definition

verb

to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)

Usually translated as

war, fight

Origin

from G4171

• pólemos (G4171)

Occurrences

Poleméō occurs 7 times in 6 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: James (1), Revelation (5)

• James 4:2 — Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war (πολεμεῖτε), yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
• Revelation 2:16 — Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight (πολεμήσω) against them with the sword of my mouth.
• Revelation 12:7 — And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought (πολεμῆσαι) against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
• Revelation 12:7 — And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought (ἐπολέμησεν) 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 (πολεμῆσαι) with him?
• Revelation 17:14 — These shall make war (πολεμήσουσιν) 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 (πολεμεῖ).