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Contend as Athletes

The Greek word for "contend as an athlete" was athleo (ath LEH oh). It was used to describe athletes in games and also soldiers in military contests. As well as skill, it implied great effort and struggle. Paul used a form of this word (synathleo) twice in Philippians.
Boles, Kenny

Kenny Boles

Faculty/Greek and New Testament
Ext. 2714
Email: KBoles@OCC.edu

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