The meaning of “στάσις”
Understanding stásis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dissension, insurrection, X standing, uproar. - a standing (properly, the act), i.e. (by analogy) position (existence) -...
στάσις
dissension, insurrection, X standing, uproar. - a standing (properly, the act), i.e. (by analogy) position (existence) - by implication, a popular uprising - figuratively, controversy
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 15:7 | “And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.” Word: στάσις (stásis) | |
| Luke 23:25 | “And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.” Word: στάσις (stásis) | |
| Acts 23:7 | “And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.” Word: στάσις (stásis) | |
| Hebrews 9:8 | “The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:” Word: στάσις (stásis) |