Lexical Definition
ἔρις éris (er'-is) quarrel G:N-F
of uncertain affinity
contention, debate, strife, variance.
- a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling
Usage: 6 forms in 9 verses
Abbott-Smith
ἔρις, -ιδος acc, ἔριν (on the declension, v. B1., § 8, 3; WH, App., 157), ἡ, [in LXX: Ps 138 (139):20, Si 28:11 40:5, 9 * ;]
strife, wrangling, contention: Ro 1:29 13:13, I Co 3:3, II Co 12:20, Ga 5:20, Phl 1:15, I Ti 6:4, Tit 3:9; pl. (v.s. ἐριθία), Ro 13:13, WH, mg., I Co 1:11, Ga, l.c., WH, mg.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 139:20 |
| Romans | 1:29 · 13:13 |
| 1 Corinthians | 1:11 · 3:3 |
| 2 Corinthians | 12:20 |
| Galatians | 5:20 |
| Philippians | 1:15 |
| 1 Timothy | 6:4 |
| Titus | 3:9 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἔρις,
__B ={ἶρις}, Attic dialect, accusative to [Refs 5th c.AD+]