from a compound of 2342 and 3164; to be a beast-fighter (in the gladiatorial show), i.e. (figuratively) to encounter (furious men):

KJV-- fight with wild beasts.

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2342 therion (thay-ree'-on);

a dangerous animal:

KJV-- (venomous, wild) beast.

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3164 machomai (makh'-om-ahee);

middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to war, i.e. (figuratively) to quarrel, dispute:

KJV-- fight, strive.