ἐριθεία (eritheía) — Contention
Greek word study: ἐριθεία (eritheía), Strong's G2052. properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction
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properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction
KJV translation words: contention(-ious), strife
Strong's G2052 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 2:8 and last appears in James 3:16.
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Verses (all 6)
- Romans 2:8 — ἐριθείας — self-interest
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 — ἐριθείαι — contentions
- Galatians 5:20 — ἐριθεῖαι — contentions
- Philippians 2:3 — ἐριθείαν — self-interest
- James 3:14 — ἐριθείαν — self-interest
- James 3:16 — ἐριθεία — self-interest exist
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Named in this entry's derivation: G2042 ἐρεθίζω (erethízō).
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What does eritheía (G2052) mean?
Properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction.
How is G2052 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2052 as: contention(-ious), strife.
How often does ἐριθεία (eritheía) appear?
Strong's G2052 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 2:8 and last appears in James 3:16.
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