φιλόνεικος

philoneikosAdjectiveG5380

dispute-loving

From: from G5384 (φίλος) and (a quarrel;

Short Definition

probably akin to G3534 (νῖκος)); fond of strife, i.e. disputatious

Full Lexicon Entry

fond of strife, contentious.
LXX Usage: (חָזָק ־מֵצַח)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:16

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