ἔχθρα

echthraNoun (Feminine)G2189

hostility

From: feminine of G2190 (ἐχθρός);

Short Definition

hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition

Full Lexicon Entry

enmity: .† ἀηδία, -ας, ἡ (ἀ- neg., ἦδος, pleasure), [in LXX: (שִׂיחַ)* ;]
1.of things or persons, unpleasantness, odiousness (Hipp., Dem.)
2.dislike . disagreement
LXX Usage: for אֵיבָה, שִׂנְאָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
1
Galatians
1
James
1
Luke
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Ephesians 2:16
  • Galatians 5:20
  • James 4:4
  • Luke 23:12
  • Romans 8:7

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