ΦΙΛΟΝΙΚΙΑ, φιλονικια
PHILONIKIA, philonikia
Sounds Like: fee-loh-nee-KEE-ah
Translations: love of contention, strife, dispute, quarrel, contention, a love of contention, a strife, a dispute, a quarrel, a contention
From the root: ΦΙΛΟΣ, ΝΙΚΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word derived from 'philos' (loving) and 'nike' (victory), literally meaning 'love of victory' or 'love of contention'. It describes a strong desire to win or to be superior, often leading to disputes, quarrels, or rivalry. It is used to denote a contentious spirit or the act of contending.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5389 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
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