Strong's Lexicon erizó: To quarrel, to dispute, to engage in strife Original Word: ἐρίζω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἔρις (eris), meaning "strife" or "contention." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "erizó," the concept of strife and contention is present in Hebrew words such as רִיב (riyb), meaning "to contend" or "to strive." Usage: The verb "erizó" is used in the New Testament to describe engaging in disputes or quarrels. It conveys the idea of contention and conflict, often verbal, between individuals or groups. This term is typically used in a negative context, highlighting the destructive nature of such disputes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public debate and rhetoric were common, and philosophical schools often engaged in heated discussions. However, the New Testament writers, influenced by Jewish wisdom literature, often warned against unnecessary quarrels and disputes, emphasizing peace and unity within the Christian community. The early church faced internal and external conflicts, making the admonition against quarreling particularly relevant. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2051 erízō – to contend; to confront (engage) in heated debate that results in discord (needless strife). This is the opposite of what Christ the Messiah does (see Mt 12:19, the only occurrence of 2051 /erízō in the NT). See 2054 (eris). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eris Definition to wrangle, strive NASB Translation quarrel (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2051: ἐρίζωἐρίζω: (future ἐρίσω, cf. Buttmann, 37 (32)); (ἔρις); to wrangle, engage in strife (Latinrixari): Matthew 12:19, where by the phrase οὐκ ἐρίσει the Evangelist seems to describe the calm temper of Jesus in contrast with the vehemence of the Jewish doctors wrangling together about tenets and practices. ((From Homer down.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strive. From eris; to wrangle -- strive. see GREEK eris Forms and Transliterations ερίζεις ερίζουσαι ερισει ερίσει ἐρίσει ερίσητε erisei eríseiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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