φιλόνεικος

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Definition

φιλό-νεικος, -ον

(νεῖκος, strife) [in LXX: Ezekiel 3:7 (חָזָק ־מֵצַח)* ;]

fond of strife, contentious: 1 Corinthians 11:16.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 11:16φιλόνεικος
    If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.