Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φιλονεικία”
Understanding philoneikía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
strife. - quarrelsomeness, i.e. a dispute
G5379
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φιλονεικία
Phoneticfil-on-i-kee'-ah
Transliterationphiloneikía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
strife. - quarrelsomeness, i.e. a dispute
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 22:24 | “And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.” Word: φιλονεικία (philoneikía) |