The meaning of “ζήτημα”
Understanding zḗtēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
question. - a search (properly concretely), i.e. (in words) a debate
ζήτημα
question. - a search (properly concretely), i.e. (in words) a debate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 15:2 | “When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.” Word: ζήτημα (zḗtēma) | |
| Acts 18:15 | “But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.” Word: ζήτημα (zḗtēma) | |
| Acts 23:29 | “Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.” Word: ζήτημα (zḗtēma) | |
| Acts 25:19 | “But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.” Word: ζήτημα (zḗtēma) | |
| Acts 26:3 | “Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.” Word: ζήτημα (zḗtēma) |