λογομαχέω
logomacheō
to quarrel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word λογομαχέω (logomacheō) translates to "to quarrel." Its meaning is straightforward, referring to a type of argumentative or disputational behavior. The use of this word in a single instance in the Bible indicates a specific incident or occasion where quarreling was involved. The range of usage for this word is limited, suggesting it's a more specialized term for a particular kind of conflict rather than general disagreement or debate. The absence of its usage beyond a single instance may imply that it's not a common word in everyday conversation, potentially indicating its more formal or technical connotation. Its significance lies in highlighting the seriousness or intensity of the conflict involved, emphasizing a more verbal and argumentative aspect of the dispute.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text