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αἵρεσις G139
G139 is the Greek word αἵρεσις, transliterated haíresis. The King James Version most often renders it sect.
What it means
properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly) disunion.
Where it comes from
from G138 (αἱρέομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect.
Verses using αἵρεσις
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 5:17 · KJV
Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,
Acts 15:5 · KJV
But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
Acts 24:5 · KJV
For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
Acts 24:14 · KJV
But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
Acts 26:5 · KJV
Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
Acts 28:22 · KJV
But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
1 Corinthians 11:19 · KJV
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
2 Peter 2:1 · KJV
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Common questions
What does Strong's G139 mean?
G139 is the Greek word αἵρεσις (haíresis), meaning properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly) disunion.
How is G139 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sect (5 times), heresies (2 times), heresy (1 time).
How many times does G139 appear in the Bible?
αἵρεσις (haíresis) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G139 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G138 (αἱρέομαι).
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