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ἐριθεία G2052
G2052 is the Greek word ἐριθεία, transliterated eritheía. The King James Version most often renders it strife.
What it means
properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction.
Where it comes from
perhaps as the same as G2042 (ἐρεθίζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: contention(-ious), strife.
Verses using ἐριθεία
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 2:8 · KJV
But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
2 Corinthians 12:20 · KJV
For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Galatians 5:20 · KJV
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
Philippians 1:16 · KJV
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Philippians 2:3 · KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
James 3:14 · KJV
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
James 3:16 · KJV
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2052 mean?
G2052 is the Greek word ἐριθεία (eritheía), meaning properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction.
How is G2052 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it strife (4 times), contentious (1 time), strifes (1 time), contention (1 time).
How many times does G2052 appear in the Bible?
ἐριθεία (eritheía) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2052 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps as the same as G2042 (ἐρεθίζω).
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