The meaning of “ἔχθρα”
Understanding échthra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of ἐχθρός enmity, hatred. - hostility - by implication, a reason for opposition
ἔχθρα
feminine of ἐχθρός enmity, hatred. - hostility - by implication, a reason for opposition
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:12 | “And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.” Word: ἔχθρα (échthra) | |
| Romans 8:7 | “Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” Word: ἔχθρα (échthra) | |
| Galatians 5:20 | “Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,” Word: ἔχθρα (échthra) | |
| Ephesians 2:16 | “And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:” Word: ἔχθρα (échthra) | |
| James 4:4 | “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” Word: ἔχθρα (échthra) |