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ἐριθεία

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine7 occurrences5 books7 verses

Definition

ἐριθία

(T, cl., -εία), -ας, ἡ, [in Sm.: Ezekiel 23:11 * ;] (on the origin and history of the word, see Hort, Ja., 81 fly.; Ellic. on Galatians 5:20; Cremer, 262)

ambition, self-seeking, rivalry: James 3:14, 16; κατ᾽ ἐριθίαν, Philippians 2:3; οἱ ἐξ ἐ., Romans 2:8, Philippians 1:17; pl. (Bl., § 32, 6; WM, 220; Swete, Mk., 153), 2 Corinthians 12:20, Galatians 5:20.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

7 total
  1. Romans 2:8ἐριθείας · [are] self-seeking
    But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.
  2. 2 Corinthians 12:20ἐριθεῖαι · rivalry
    For 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.
  3. Galatians 5:20ἐριθεῖαι · rivalries
    …idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
  4. Philippians 1:17ἐριθείας · selfish ambition
    The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.
  5. Philippians 2:3ἐριθείαν · selfish ambition
    Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
  6. James 3:14ἐριθείαν · selfish ambition
    But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
  7. James 3:16ἐριθεία · selfish ambition [exist]
    For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.