Bible Dictionary
Agony
Agony describes intense struggle and suffering. In Scripture it especially refers to Jesus’ profound anguish and prayer in Gethsemane before His crucifixion.
Biblical Usage
The New Testament uses the noun especially for Jesus’ fearful struggle in Gethsemane. His agony involved profound physical, mental, and spiritual suffering as he faced the cup of his saving work. The related verb describes earnest striving and conflict.
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