Strong's Concordance/Greek/G139

Strong's G139 · Greek

αἵρεσις

hairesis · /hah'-ee-res-is/

Number
G139
Language
Greek
Original word
αἵρεσις
Transliteration
hairesis
Pronunciation
hah'-ee-res-is
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

from 138; properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly) disunion:--heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect.

KJV: heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect

Root / derivation: from 138

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered αἵρεσις across 9 verses.

sect5×
heresies3×
heresy1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts6 verses
Acts 5:17

Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, indignation: or, envy

Acts 15:5

But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. rose: or, rose up, said they, certain

Acts 24:5

For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:

Acts 24:14

But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:

Acts 26:5

Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.

Acts 28:22

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

1 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
2 Peter1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G139 (hairesis) mean?

from 138; properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly) disunion:--heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect.

How many times does G139 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G139 (αἵρεσις) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sect.”

How is hairesis translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G139 is rendered as “sect” (5×), “heresies” (3×), “heresy” (1×).

Where does the Greek word αἵρεσις come from?

from 138