Strong's Lexicon eris: Strife, discord, contention Original Word: ἔρις Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to strive" or "to quarrel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "eris," similar concepts can be found in words like מַדּוֹן (madon, Strong's H4066) meaning "strife" or "contention," and רִיב (rib, Strong's H7379) meaning "dispute" or "controversy." Usage: The Greek word "eris" refers to a state of conflict, disagreement, or rivalry. It is often used in the New Testament to describe interpersonal conflicts and divisions within communities, particularly within the context of the early Christian church. The term conveys a sense of contentiousness and a spirit of rivalry that disrupts harmony and unity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "eris" was a common term used to describe disputes and rivalries, both in personal relationships and in larger societal contexts. The concept of strife was often associated with the breakdown of social order and was seen as a destructive force. In the context of the early Christian church, "eris" was particularly concerning as it threatened the unity and witness of the Christian community. HELPS Word-studies 2054 éris(a primitive word, NAS dictionary) – literally quarrel, strife; properly, a readiness to quarrel (having a contentious spirit), affection for dispute. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition strife NASB Translation quarrels (1), strife (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2054: ἔριςἔρις, ἔριδος, ἡ, accusative ἔριν (Philippians 1:15), pl. ἔριδες (1 Corinthians 1:11) and ἐρεῖς (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; Alexander Buttmann (1873) 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.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance contention, debate, strife Of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling -- contention, debate, strife, variance. Forms and Transliterations έρεις ἔρεις εριδες έριδες ἔριδες εριδι έριδι ἔριδι εριδος έριδος ἔριδος εριν έριν ἔριν ερις έρις ἔρις ereis éreis erides érides eridi éridi eridos éridos erin érin eris érisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 1:29 N-GFSGRK: φθόνου φόνου ἔριδος δόλου κακοηθείας NAS: murder, strife, deceit, KJV: murder, debate, deceit, INT: of envy murder strife deceit malice Romans 13:13 N-DFS 1 Corinthians 1:11 N-NFP 1 Corinthians 3:3 N-NFS 2 Corinthians 12:20 N-NFS Galatians 5:20 N-NFS Philippians 1:15 N-AFS 1 Timothy 6:4 N-NFS Titus 3:9 N-AFS Strong's Greek 2054 |
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