G2052

ἐριθεία

eritheia

Feminine noun · Perhaps as the same as ἐρεθίζω (G2042)

Perhaps as the same as G2042; properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction:—contention(-ious), strife.

Outline

electioneering or intriguing for office

apparently, in the NT a courting distinction, a desire to put one's self forward, a partisan and fractious spirit which does not disdain low arts
partisanship, fractiousness
This same word was "found before NT times only in Aristot., Polit. 5, 3 p. 1302b, 4; 1303a, 14, where it denotes a self-seeking pursuit of political office by unfair means" (BDAG). Paul exhorts the church to be one in the mind of Christ not putting self forward or being selfish (Phl 2:3). Jam 3:14 speaks against having selfishness or self-promoting in your heart. (Wayne Steury)

Usages

Romans 2:8

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

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2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:

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Galatians 5:20

Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

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Philippians 1:16

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

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Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

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James 3:14

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

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James 3:16

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

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