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 timesAppears 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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