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 timesAppears 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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logos (G3056)
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