ἐριθεία

eritheiaNoun (Feminine)G2052

rivalry

From: perhaps as the same as G2042 (ἐρεθίζω);

Short Definition

properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction

Full Lexicon Entry

-ας, ἡ, [in Sm.: * ;] (on the origin and history of the word, see Hort, Ja., 81 fly.; Ellic. on ; Cremer, 262) ambition, self-seeking, rivalry: κατ᾽ ἐριθίαν; οἱ ἐξ ἐ.,; pl.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

James
2
2 Corinthians
1
Galatians
1
Philippians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:20
  • Galatians 5:20
  • James 3:14
  • James 3:16
  • Philippians 2:3

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