δρόμος
dromosracecourseHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences2 books3 verses
Definition
δρόμος, -ου, ὁ
(δραμεῖν, see: τρέχω) [in LXX chiefly for מְרוּצָה ;]
a course: figuratively, of life or ministry, Acts 13:25; 20:24, 2 Timothy 4:7.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δρόμος:
- מְרוּצָהme.ru.tsah“running”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Acts 13:25δρόμον · courseAs John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’
- Acts 20:24δρόμον · courseBut I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
- 2 Timothy 4:7δρόμον · raceI have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.