The meaning of “ἐριθεία”
Understanding eritheía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
contention(-ious), strife. - properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction
ἐριθεία
contention(-ious), strife. - properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 12:20 | “For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:” Word: ἐριθεία (eritheía) | |
| Galatians 5:20 | “Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,” Word: ἐριθεία (eritheía) | |
| Philippians 2:3 | “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” Word: ἐριθεία (eritheía) | |
| James 3:16 | “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.” Word: ἐριθεία (eritheía) |