αἵρεσις

ahiresisNoun (Feminine)G0139

sect

From: from G138 (αἱρέομαι);

Short Definition

properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly) disunion

Full Lexicon Entry

1.capture.
2.choosing, choice (see MM, VGT, ).
3.that which is chosen, hence, opinion; esp. a peculiar opinion, heresy
4.In late writers, of a set of persons professing particular principles or opinions, a school, sect, party, faction
LXX Usage: for נְדָבָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
6
1 Corinthians
1
2 Peter
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:19
  • 2 Peter 2:1
  • Acts 15:5
  • Acts 24:5
  • Acts 24:14

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