ἔρις
eris
quarrel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἔρις (eris) is defined as a quarrel. It has a total of 9 occurrences in the Bible, indicating its relative frequency in the text. This word is not used as a proper name, but rather as a common noun to describe a specific type of conflict or dispute. The word ἔρις suggests a disagreement or argument that is likely to escalate into a full-blown confrontation. Its significance lies in its ability to convey a sense of tension and hostility between individuals or groups. In the context of the Bible, ἔρις may be used to describe interpersonal conflicts, disputes over resources or power, or even internal struggles within a community. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible, ἔρις is likely used to highlight the negative consequences of unchecked conflict or to emphasize the importance of resolving disputes in a peaceful manner. Its use suggests that the authors of the Bible viewed quarrels as a serious issue that could have far-reaching consequences for individuals and communities.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil habits, secret slanderers,
Romans 13:13Let’s walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
1 Corinthians 1:11For it has been reported to me concerning you, my brothers, by those who are from Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you.
1 Corinthians 3:3for you are still fleshly. For insofar as there is jealousy, strife, and factions among you, aren’t you fleshly, and don’t you walk in the ways of men?
2 Corinthians 12:20For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you don’t desire, that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, or riots,
Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,
Philippians 1:15Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
1 Timothy 6:4he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,
Titus 3:9but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.