- Original: ἀμύνομαι - Transliteration: amunomai - Phonetic: am-oo'-nom-ahee - Definition: 1. defend a. to ward off, keep off b. to aid or assist anyone c. to defend one's self against anyone d. to take vengeance on anyone - Origin: middle voice of a primary verb - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Verb - Strong's: Middle voice of a primary verb; to ward off (for oneself) that is protect: - defend. Total KJV Occurrences: 1 • defended, 1 Act 7:24