2054. eris

Lexicon

eris: Strife, discord, contention

Original Word: ἔρις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: eris
Pronunciation: eh'-ris
Phonetic Spelling: (er'-is)
Definition: Strife, discord, contention
Meaning: contention, strife, wrangling.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

contention, debate, strife

Of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling -- contention, debate, strife, variance.

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 Origin
a prim. word
Definition
strife
NASB Translation
quarrels (1), strife (8).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2054: ἔρις

ἔρις, 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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a primary verb, which means to quarrel or wrangle.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἔρις, similar concepts can be found in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word מַדּוֹן (madon, Strong's Hebrew 4066) conveys a sense of strife or contention, often used in contexts of legal disputes or interpersonal conflicts. Another related term is רִיב (rib, Strong's Hebrew 7379), which also denotes contention or dispute, frequently appearing in prophetic literature to describe conflicts among the people of Israel. These terms collectively highlight the biblical theme of discord and the call to seek reconciliation and peace.

Usage: The word ἔρις is used in the New Testament to describe situations of conflict and discord among individuals or groups. It is often associated with negative behaviors that are contrary to the teachings of peace and unity in the Christian faith.

Context: The Greek term ἔρις appears several times in the New Testament, highlighting the human tendency towards conflict and division. In Romans 13:13, Paul admonishes believers to "behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy." Here, ἔρις is translated as "dissension," indicating behaviors that disrupt harmony within the community.

In 1 Corinthians 3:3, Paul addresses the Corinthian church, saying, "For you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not worldly and walking in a human way?" The use of ἔρις here underscores the immaturity and carnality that can arise when believers allow personal ambitions and rivalries to take precedence over spiritual growth and unity.

Galatians 5:20 lists ἔρις among the "acts of the flesh," contrasting it with the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, joy, and peace. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder of the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in overcoming natural inclinations towards conflict.

The presence of ἔρις in these passages serves as a caution against allowing personal grievances and competitive spirits to undermine the collective mission of the church. It calls believers to pursue peace and unity, reflecting the character of Christ in their interactions with one another.

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 éris

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 1:29 N-GFS
GRK: 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
GRK: ἀσελγείαις μὴ ἔριδι καὶ ζήλῳ
NAS: and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy.
KJV: wantonness, not in strife and envying.
INT: sensuality not in strife and jealousy

1 Corinthians 1:11 N-NFP
GRK: Χλόης ὅτι ἔριδες ἐν ὑμῖν
NAS: by Chloe's [people], that there are quarrels among
KJV: that there are contentions among you.
INT: of [the house of] Chloe that quarrels among you

1 Corinthians 3:3 N-NFS
GRK: ζῆλος καὶ ἔρις οὐχὶ σαρκικοί
NAS: there is jealousy and strife among
KJV: envying, and strife, and divisions,
INT: jealousy and strife not fleshly

2 Corinthians 12:20 N-NFS
GRK: μή πως ἔρις ζῆλος θυμοί
NAS: that perhaps [there will be] strife, jealousy,
KJV: lest [there be] debates, envyings,
INT: lest perhaps quarrels jealousies anger

Galatians 5:20 N-NFS
GRK: φαρμακεία ἔχθραι ἔρις ζῆλος θυμοί
NAS: enmities, strife, jealousy,
KJV: hatred, variance, emulations,
INT: sorcery enmities strife jealousy fits of rage

Philippians 1:15 N-AFS
GRK: φθόνον καὶ ἔριν τινὲς δὲ
NAS: from envy and strife, but some
KJV: envy and strife; and some
INT: envy and strife some moreover

1 Timothy 6:4 N-NFS
GRK: γίνεται φθόνος ἔρις βλασφημίαι ὑπόνοιαι
NAS: envy, strife, abusive language,
KJV: cometh envy, strife, railings, evil
INT: come envy strife evil speakings suspicions

Titus 3:9 N-AFS
GRK: γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔρεις καὶ μάχας
NAS: and genealogies and strife and disputes
KJV: and contentions, and
INT: genealogies and quarrels and contentions

Strong's Greek 2054
9 Occurrences

ἔρεις — 1 Occ.
ἔριδες — 1 Occ.
ἔριδι — 1 Occ.
ἔριδος — 1 Occ.
ἔριν — 1 Occ.
ἔρις — 4 Occ.