Greek Word Study
The meaning of “διχοστασία”
Understanding dichostasía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
division, sedition. - disunion, i.e. (figuratively) dissension
G1370
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
διχοστασία
Phoneticdee-khos-tas-ee'-ah
Transliterationdichostasía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
division, sedition. - disunion, i.e. (figuratively) dissension
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 16:17 | “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.” Word: διχοστασία (dichostasía) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:3 | “For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?” Word: διχοστασία (dichostasía) | |
| Galatians 5:20 | “Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,” Word: διχοστασία (dichostasía) |