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φιλόνεικος G5380
G5380 is the Greek word φιλόνεικος, transliterated philóneikos. The King James Version most often renders it contentious.
What it means
probably akin to G3534 (νῖκος)); fond of strife, i.e. disputatious.
Where it comes from
from G5384 (φίλος) and (a quarrel.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: contentious.
Verses using φιλόνεικος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 11:16 · KJV
But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5380 mean?
G5380 is the Greek word φιλόνεικος (philóneikos), meaning probably akin to G3534 (νῖκος)); fond of strife, i.e. disputatious.
How is G5380 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it contentious (1 time).
How many times does G5380 appear in the Bible?
φιλόνεικος (philóneikos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5380 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5384 (φίλος) and (a quarrel.
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