ἔρις (éris) — Contention
Greek word study: ἔρις (éris), Strong's G2054. a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling
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a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling
KJV translation words: contention, debate, strife, variance
Strong's G2054 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 1:29 and last appears in Titus 3:9.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 9)
- Romans 1:29 — ἔριδος — strife
- Romans 13:13 — ἔριδι — in dissension
- 1 Corinthians 1:11 — ἔριδες — quarrels
- 1 Corinthians 3:3 — ἔρις — strife
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 — ἔρις — a quarrel
- Galatians 5:20 — ἔρις — strife
- Philippians 1:15 — ἔριν — strife
- 1 Timothy 6:4 — ἔρις — strife
- Titus 3:9 — ἔρεις — arguments
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2042 ἐρεθίζω (erethízō), G2051 ἐρίζω (erízō).
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What does éris (G2054) mean?
A quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling.
How is G2054 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2054 as: contention, debate, strife, variance.
How often does ἔρις (éris) appear?
Strong's G2054 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 1:29 and last appears in Titus 3:9.
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