Lexicon zétéma: Question, issue, matter of debate Original Word: ζήτημα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance question, issueFrom zeteo; a search (properly concretely), i.e. (in words) a debate -- question. see GREEK zeteo HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2213 zḗtēma (a neuter noun) – a question arising from a hot dispute (rigorous debate). See 2211 (zēteō). 2213 /zḗtēma ("a controversial question") focuses on probing the principle at stake (the underlying idea). [2214 /zḗtēsis (a feminine noun) however focuses on a particular "brand" (type of) principle working out in practice.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zéteó Definition an inquiry NASB Translation issue (1), points of disagreement (1), questions (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2213: ζήτημαζήτημα, ζητητός, τό (ζητέω), a question, debate: Acts 15:2; Acts 26:3; νόμου, about the law, Acts 23:29; περί τίνος, Acts 18:15; Acts 25:19. (From Sophocles down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from ζητέω (zēteō), meaning "to seek" or "to inquire."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ζήτημα, the concept of inquiry or questioning can be related to Hebrew terms such as דָּרַשׁ (darash, Strong's Hebrew 1875), meaning "to seek" or "to inquire," and שָׁאַל (sha'al, Strong's Hebrew 7592), meaning "to ask" or "to question." These terms similarly convey the idea of seeking information or clarification on a matter. Usage: The term ζήτημα is used in the New Testament to refer to a matter or question that is being discussed or debated, often in the context of theological or doctrinal issues. Context: The Greek word ζήτημα (zētēma) appears in the New Testament in contexts where questions or issues are being deliberated, particularly in relation to doctrinal or theological discussions. It is used to describe matters that require examination or debate, often involving religious or philosophical inquiries. Forms and Transliterations ζήτημά ζητηματα ζητήματα ζητήματά ζητηματος ζητήματος ζητηματων ζητημάτων zetemata zetḗmata zetḗmatá zētēmata zētḗmata zētḗmatá zetematon zetemáton zētēmatōn zētēmátōn zetematos zetḗmatos zētēmatos zētḗmatosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 15:2 N-GNSGRK: περὶ τοῦ ζητήματος τούτου NAS: concerning this issue. KJV: about this question. INT: about the question this Acts 18:15 N-NNP Acts 23:29 N-GNP Acts 25:19 N-ANP Acts 26:3 N-GNP Strong's Greek 2213 |