ἀκαταστασία
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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine5 occurrences4 books5 verses
Definition
ἀκαταστασία, -ας, ἡ (ἀκατάστατος),
[in LXX: Proverbs 26:28 (מִדְחֶה), Tob.4.13 * ;]
instability (MM, VGT, see word); hence, confusion, tumult: 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 3:16; pl. (Bl., §32, 6), Luke 21:9, 2 Corinthians 6:5; 12:20 (Polyb., al.; see Cremer, 739).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Luke 21:9ἀκαταστασίας · rebellionsWhen you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
- 1 Corinthians 14:33ἀκαταστασίας · of disorderFor God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
- 2 Corinthians 6:5ἀκαταστασίαις · [and] riots…in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger;
- 2 Corinthians 12:20ἀκαταστασίαι · [and] disorderFor I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
- James 3:16ἀκαταστασία · disorderFor where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.