ΦΙΛΟΝΕΙΚΙΑ, φιλονεικια
PHILONEIKIA, philoneikia
Sounds Like: fee-loh-NEE-kee-ah
Translations: strife, contention, rivalry, dispute, a strife, a contention, a rivalry, a dispute
From the root: ΦΙΛΟΣ, ΝΕΙΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'philos' (loving, fond of) and 'neikos' (strife, quarrel). It refers to a strong inclination towards quarreling or disputing, often leading to rivalry or contention. It describes a state of being fond of argument or conflict, or the conflict itself.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5379 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Luke — 22:24
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΦΙΛΟΣ, ΝΕΙΚΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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