Definition
μάχη, -ης, ἡ
(μάχομαι), [in LXX chiefly for רִיב ;]
1. a fight.
2. a strife, contention, quarrel: 2 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Timothy 2:23, James 4:1; pl., Titus 3:9.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μάχη:
- מַצָּהmats.tsah“strife”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- 2 Corinthians 7:5μάχαι · conflictsFor when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
- 2 Timothy 2:23μάχας · quarrelingBut reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
- Titus 3:9μάχας · quarrelsBut avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
- James 4:1μάχαι · quarrelsWhat causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?