1370. dichostasia

Lexicon

dichostasia: Division, dissension, disunity

Original Word: διχοστασία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: dichostasia
Pronunciation: dee-khos-tas-ee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-khos-tas-ee'-ah)
Definition: Division, dissension, disunity
Meaning: division, dissension, standing apart.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

division, sedition.

From a derivative of dis and stasis; disunion, i.e. (figuratively) dissension -- division, sedition.

see GREEK dis

see GREEK stasis

HELPS Word-studies

1370 dixostasía (from dixa, "separately" and 4714 /stásis, "a standing, stance") – properly, separate-standings ("standing apart"), used of divisions which wrongly separate people into pointless (groundless) factions.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dichostateó (to stand apart)
Definition
standing apart, dissension
NASB Translation
dissensions (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1370: διχοστασία

διχοστασία, διχοστασίας, ἡ (διχοστατέωto stand apart), dissension, division; plural: Romans 16:17; 1 Corinthians 3:3 (Rec.); Galatians 5:20. (Occasionally in Greek writings from Solon in Demosthenes, p. 423, 4 and Herodotus 5, 75 on; (1 Macc. 3:29).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from διχοστατέω (dichostateo), meaning "to stand apart" or "to cause division," which itself comes from δίχα (dicha, "apart") and ἵστημι (histemi, "to stand").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διχοστασία, the concept of division or discord can be related to several Hebrew terms that describe strife or contention, such as:

- מַדּוֹן (madon) • Strife, contention (Strong's Hebrew 4066)
- רִיב (rib) • Dispute, quarrel (Strong's Hebrew 7379)

These Hebrew terms capture similar themes of conflict and division found in the Greek διχοστασία, highlighting the biblical emphasis on the dangers of discord within a community.

Usage: The word διχοστασία is used in the New Testament to describe divisions or factions within a community, particularly within the context of the early Christian church. It is often associated with behaviors that disrupt harmony and unity among believers.

Context: In the New Testament, διχοστασία appears in contexts that warn against behaviors leading to division within the Christian community. The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, emphasizes the importance of unity among believers and identifies διχοστασία as a work of the flesh that is contrary to the Spirit-led life.

In Galatians 5:19-21, Paul lists διχοστασία among the "acts of the flesh," warning that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. The passage reads: "The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God" (BSB).

In Romans 16:17, Paul advises the Roman believers to be vigilant against those who cause divisions and put obstacles in their way, contrary to the teaching they have learned. He writes: "Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them" (BSB).

The presence of διχοστασία in these passages underscores the early church's struggle with maintaining doctrinal purity and communal harmony. It reflects the apostolic concern for preserving the unity of the faith against internal strife and external influences that could lead to fragmentation.

Forms and Transliterations

διχοστασιαι διχοστασίαι διχοστασιας διχοστασίας dichostasiai dichostasíai dichostasias dichostasías

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 16:17 N-AFP
GRK: τοὺς τὰς διχοστασίας καὶ τὰ
NAS: who cause dissensions and hindrances
KJV: them which cause divisions and
INT: those who divisions and

Galatians 5:20 N-NFP
GRK: θυμοί ἐριθείαι διχοστασίαι αἱρέσεις
NAS: disputes, dissensions, factions,
KJV: wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
INT: fits of rage contentions dissentions factions

Strong's Greek 1370
2 Occurrences

διχοστασίαι — 1 Occ.
διχοστασίας — 1 Occ.