ΕΤΕΡΟΔΟΞΙΑΙΣ, ετεροδοξιαις
ETERODOXIAIS, eterodoxiais
Sounds Like: eh-teh-roh-dox-EE-ais
Translations: (to) different doctrines, (to) strange doctrines, (to) other opinions, (to) heresies
From the root: ΕΤΕΡΟΔΟΞΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun formed from 'ἕτερος' (heteros), meaning 'other' or 'different,' and 'δόξα' (doxa), meaning 'opinion,' 'doctrine,' or 'glory.' In this context, it refers to doctrines or opinions that are different from what is considered orthodox or established. It can imply strange or alien teachings, often with a negative connotation, leading to the meaning of 'heresy.' It is used here in the dative plural, indicating the recipient or instrument of an action.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2085 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Ignatius of Antioch
- Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians — 8:1
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΤΕΡΟΔΟΞΙΑ.
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- ΕΤΕΡΟΔΟΞΙΑ — heterodoxy, different doctrine, strange doctrine, false doctrine, a heterodoxy
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