# G4438 πυκτέω

πυκτέω (pyktéō), Strong’s G4438: to box (with the fist), i.e. contend (as a boxer) at the games (figuratively) KJV: fight. Occurs 1 times.

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*pyktéō* — to box (with the fist), i.e. contend (as a boxer) at the games (figuratively)

KJV: fight

Derived from [πυγμή pygmḗ](https://besorah.bible/word/G4435) (the clenched hand)

Occurs 1 times.

## Where it occurs
- [1 Corinthians 9:26](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-corinthians/9?v=26) — I therefore run like that, not aimlessly. I fight like that, not beating the air,