Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

wrestle

Meaning of “wrestle”

To struggle or contend against an opponent, literally or figuratively.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ephesians 6:12

Complete exact-word concordance

The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ephesians 6:12 · retained source text

For wee wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darknes of this world, against spirituall wickednes in high places.

1611 marginal noteOr, wicked spirits.

1611 marginal noteOr, heauenly.

Source order

Definition evidence

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions