Strong's Greek Concordance

G2052: ἐριθεία

eritheía · “rivalry”

Definition

properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction

KJV translates it as: contention(-ious), strife

Word origin: perhaps as the same as G2042 (ἐρεθίζω);

Extended definition

ἐριθία
(T, cl., -εία), -ας, ἡ, [in Sm.: Eze.23:11 * ;] (on the origin and history of the word, see Hort, Ja., 81 fly.; Ellic. on Gal.5:20; Cremer, 262)
ambition, self-seeking, rivalry: Jas.3:14, 16; κατ᾽ ἐριθίαν, Php.2:3; οἱ ἐξ ἐ., Rom.2:8, Php.1:17; pl. (Bl., § 32, 6; WM, 220; Swete, Mk., 153), 2Co.12:20, Gal.5:20.†
(AS)

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How G2052 is translated

  • self-interest ×3
  • contentions ×1
  • contentions, ×1
  • self-interest exist, ×1

Bible verses with G2052 (eritheía)

Eritheía appears in 6 verses.

  • Romans 2:8

    But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

  • 2 Corinthians 12:20

    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

    Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

  • Philippians 2:3

    Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

  • James 3:14

    But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

  • James 3:16

    For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.