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Lexicon :: Strong's G2054 - eris

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ἔρις
Transliteration
eris (Key)
Pronunciation
er'-is
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Of uncertain affinity
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Strong’s Definitions

ἔρις éris, er'-is; of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling:—contention, debate, strife, variance.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x

The KJV translates Strong's G2054 in the following manner: strife (4x), debate (2x), contention (2x), variance (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x
The KJV translates Strong's G2054 in the following manner: strife (4x), debate (2x), contention (2x), variance (1x).

  1. contention, strife, wrangling

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἔρις éris, er'-is; of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling:—contention, debate, strife, variance.
STRONGS G2054:
ἔρις, -ιδος, ἡ, accusative ἔριν (Philippians 1:15), plural ἔριδες (1 Corinthians 1:11) and ἔρεις (2 Corinthians 12:20 [R G Tr text; Galatians 5:20 R G WH marginal reading]; Titus 3:9 [R G L Tr]; see [WHs Appendix, p. 157]; Lob. ad Phryn., p. 326; Matthiae § 80 note 8; Bttm. Ausf. Spr., p. 191f; [Winers Grammar, 65 (63); Buttmann, 24 (22)]); contention, strife, wrangling: Romans 1:29; Romans 13:13; 1 Corinthians 1:11; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:20; Philippians 1:15; 1 Timothy 6:4; Titus 3:9. [From Homer down.]
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Romans
1:29; 13:13
1 Corinthians
1:11; 1:11; 3:3
2 Corinthians
12:20; 12:20
Galatians
5:20; 5:20
Philippians
1:15; 1:15
1 Timothy
6:4
Titus
3:9; 3:9

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2054 matches the Greek ἔρις (eris),
which occurs 9 times in 9 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 1:29

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:29 - Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:13 - Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:11 - For some members of Chloe’s household have told me about your quarrels, my dear brothers and sisters.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:3 - for you are still controlled by your sinful nature. You are jealous of one another and quarrel with each other. Doesn’t that prove you are controlled by your sinful nature? Aren’t you living like people of the world?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:20 - For I am afraid that when I come I won’t like what I find, and you won’t like my response. I am afraid that I will find quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly behavior.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 5:20

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:20 - idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division,

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:15 - It’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 6:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 6:4 - Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:9

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:9 - Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees[fn] or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.
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