ἔχθρα (échthra) — Enmity
Greek word study: ἔχθρα (échthra), Strong's G2189. hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition
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hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition
KJV translation words: enmity, hatred
Strong's G2189 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 23:12 and last appears in James 4:4.
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Verses (all 5)
- Luke 23:12 — ἔχθρᾳ — enmity
- Romans 8:7 — ἔχθρα — is hostility
- Galatians 5:20 — ἔχθραι — enmities
- Ephesians 2:16 — ἔχθραν — hostility
- James 4:4 — ἔχθρα — hostility
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Named in this entry's derivation: G2190 ἐχθρός (echthrós).
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What does échthra (G2189) mean?
Hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition.
How is G2189 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2189 as: enmity, hatred.
How often does ἔχθρα (échthra) appear?
Strong's G2189 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 23:12 and last appears in James 4:4.
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