Definition
ἀγωνία, -ας, ἡ
(ἀγών), [in LXX: 2Ma.3.14,16; 15:19 * ;]
1. a contest, wrestling (Eur., Xen.).
2. Of the mind, great fear, agony, anguish (Dem., Arist.): Luke 22:44 (cf . Field, Notes, 77 f. ; Abbott, Essays, 101 f. ; MM, VGT, see word).
Usage patterns
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- Luke 22:44ἀγωνίᾳ · anguishAnd in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.